Very easy IDE question

[Gio]

This is a very easy question: is the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express IDE only for C++ in .NET or all C++ development?

[Lamblion]

I think the website that delivers the express edition will have that info. I don't use the express editions, but I do know that the Standard/Professional editions have a good deal more capability than the express editions.

[jrohde]

You can write regular C++ apps with it. However, MFC is not included with the express edition, in case you need that by any chance.

[Gio]

I am using the Express version to (try to) learn the basics of C++ and if I like it will upgrade to professional.

[firedraco]

Also, MS has an Academic Alliance thing where they will give you, among other things, VS Professional for free as long as you are using it for educational purposes.

[S6k9GNh0]

Have you tried any of the free IDEs?

Code::Blocks
CodeLite
Eclipse
NetBeans
Many others...

[Incubbus]

VS is easy to use an contains nearly anything an beginner needs (i would say everything)... go to dreamspark.com and give it a try (you can find the free professionel there)...

[S6k9GNh0]

So do most of the others.