Different projects, same language?

[JayFab]

There are several different types of projects (Win32, MFC, ATL, C++/CLI, FORMS) what do all of these mean? Are they still the same C++ language that I'm learning from the tutorial? If so, why have so many different choices? I see a lot of unfamiliar code in these projects.

I'm learning C++ in order to manipulate games, so I figured I should start at C++/CLI (empty win32 project). Basically, I'm just looking for a rundown on what each of these project type's purpose are.

Any advice would be tops!

[Zhuge]

Use empty project. C++/CLI is not the same as standard C++. Win32 sets you up with a basic Windows application; while that's still technically C/C++, it will be using the WinAPI, which is obviously not part of the standard language.

[LB]

Yeah, go to the General section and use the Empty project. Then, you can right click on the Source Files folder and add .cpp files, .h files, etc, to make your project.