What are the internal features/aspects of C++/ VC++ and MFC that are used for embedded(semiconductor) projects by large IT companies. I ask this becuase I need to be prepared for one such poistion.
please reply.
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A:
MFC isn't used in typical embedded projects. It's an old Microsoft library, typically used for PC software as opposed to embedded software. C++ (the language) and VC++ (a Microsoft compiler for the C++ language) are used in embedded projects. However, the Microsoft compiler cannot target common embedded platforms such as ARM-linux. You'd find that GCC is more commonly used as the C++ compiler for embedded ARM-linux platforms.
MSalters
2010-06-10 12:52:25
@MSalters Can you please elaborate on the specific features of C++ that are typically used for such projects
osum
2010-06-10 14:03:20
Visual Studio 2008 and later can target the ARM processor. For older projects there is Visual Embedded C++. And although GCC is commonly used, there are other alternatives such as Green Hills and Metaware.
Thomas Matthews
2010-06-10 15:20:57
I'll +1 even though the "old" is not fair. MFC is recently updated and its age is not what makes it inappropriate for embedded.
Kate Gregory
2010-06-11 11:08:40