VC++ 2010 Express vs Pro

[Kryon]

Hey guys. I'm new to programming and I'm just curious if there is a big difference between the express and pro editions of VC++ 2010??
Obviously the pro edition will cost $$$, but I'm just curious if it would be worth getting the pro edition vs the Express edition?

Thanks

[blackcoder41]

Depends on what you do. Take a look here.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/hs24szh9.aspx

[Metallon]

If you're new to programming you should not spend a single dollar on any IDE. By the time you know enough to make such a decision you might learn that you don't like Visual Studio at all. Heck, you mighr even prefer simple text editors over IDE's.

[acorn]

i know that the pro edition has the MFC library included where on vc express even if you have downloaded the microsoft sdk you dont get the mfc library anymore. so some need that for quick developement. In my opinion cross platform libs are better though. it will take the same amount of time to learn them then MFC and you will not be so tied to windows. although i have to say MFC apps are usually alot prettier. there is lots of dock libs and special windows that can really make your application look up to date with all the gui toys

[Return 0]

If you're a student you can get Visual Studio 2010 Professional for free.

www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx

[stereoMatching]

MFC?Who need it?
We have QT4

[blackcoder41]

Who needs QT? We have windows API.

Just kidding!!

[Kryon]

:solved: I now have VC++ 2010 Ultimate. Thanks guys :)

[Metallon]

@Kryon: How much did it cost you? ;)

[Return 0]

Free if you're a student, see my link above.

[Metallon]

Yes, but Visual Studio 2010 Professional is not Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate, is it?