simple applications in C++

[cipher1729]

Can anyone please guide me as to the basic steps as to building a simple C++ application,lets say an alarm clock.
I have been doing all my coding in Turbo C++. Do i need to upgrade to visual C++ or any other IDE for building such applications?
Thanks

[nickburress2k2]

I don't know much about Turbo C++, but I am, however, proficient in Visual Studios (Visual C++) and I love it. I usually despise Microsoft products, but I can fly through programming with the new 2010 version. I don't know much about Borland, but some of my other 'programming colleagues' say it is very similar to VS. I'm not sure the accuracy, but if someone can elaborate please feel free. As for the basic steps to building a simple C++ application, Visual Studios example video tutorial can be found here - > http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualc/default.aspx. It uses 2008, but the instructions are nearly the same.

[cipher1729]

@nickburress2k2..ur link isnt working

[Athar]

Just remove the dot at the end of the link...
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualc/default.aspx

[Kiana]

To make an alarm clock just use GetLocalTime.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms724338%28VS.85%29.aspx