"Visual C++ 2010 Express" vs other compilers

[sshafiee]

Hi,

I'm using MS Visual C++ 2010 Express compiler. I'm wondering how much (if any) I'll have to change my code if I use it under another compiler.

Thanks

[Athar]

If you write standard-compliant code, you won't have to change anything.

[sshafiee]

how can i know if my code is standard-compliant?

[Athar]

By not using any extensions that your compiler provides and by not relying on undefined behavior (even if it seems to work with your compiler) and not relying on implementation-defined behavior. When in doubt, you can consult the C++ standard:
http://www.open-std.org/jtc1/sc22/wg21/docs/papers/2011/n3242.pdf

But especially if you don't much about C++ yet, the easiest way to make sure the code you write is portable is to test it with other compilers occasionally.