C++ & NET

[Lamblion]

I have VS 2008 and I am a C/C++ programmer. I do not know C#, and I don't care to learn it at this time, maybe later.

So then, if I want to create a .NET app, Windows, what should I choose as my project type in VS 2008?

BTW, no MFC or WP. Just strait C/C++/Win32 API. Does that mean I'm pretty much stuck with Windows Forms Apps?

Or can I do it another way using the above parameters?

[webJose]

Windows Forms is another MFC. An easy one, though. :D If you want to use VS 2008 and go .Net with C++, start creating a Windows Forms Application.

If you still want to go the traditional way, select Win32 Project.

[Bazzy]

When you are using .Net, you are not using standard C++ but C++/CLI. I suggest you using WinAPI, MFC or other libraries

[Lamblion]

So I guess if I want to stay as close to C/C++/Win32 API and still do .NET then Windows Forms is probably my best bet? Is that the case?

[johnkravetzki]

IMHO if you want to use .NET it's better (i will risk even "adviced") to use C#, rather than C++/CLI.
C++/CLI is kinda mix of managed/unmanaged C++ (and that's the main advantage in many opinion), created with an eye to C++ developers, so they could easily switch to a different platform.

Last time I heard a funny quote:
"C++/CLI was created in order to avoid learning C# by C++ developers - lack of asterisks, automatic memory management and easy syntax could cause them a heart attack"

[Lamblion]

You've sold me. If I REALLY want to produce a .NET app, I'll go out and buy a book on C#.