Is Visual C++ a good Choice to start visual programming ?

Question

My friends have to build a program whitch contain some forms ...they have to choose between VC++ and Delphi but many people said that VC++ is not a good place to build Winforms applications so is this true ?
My friend are beginners and they only Know few things in C++ and Delphi so what is the best choice ?

Edit : this is a university program and c# and other languages aren't allowed.

Answer 1

C# is a good choice for Winforms applications.

Delphi might be easier (and therefore better for beginners) than VC++, but it's less commonly used commercially (so fewer jobs using it). It's often chosen by self-employed developers.

Answer 2

Delphi is a nice language to learn programming, as the syntax is clear and you can achieve first results very fast. However, Delphi's future seems unclear, so if you want to learn a language with the hope of using it in your career, better go for something else. If you can't use neither Java nor c#, I'd vote for C++ with QT.

Answer 3

If I had to choose between Delphi and C++, I'd certainly go for Delphi because you plan to build an WinForms UI

Now if you mention C++, I guess you envisage visual studio (express edition?) and in that case I'd go for C#

The father of C# is also the father of Delphi, you'll find many similarities between the 2 languages

Answer 4

There are a few possible strategies, depending on your friend's interest and career options.

• Case 1: Your firends have no interest in computer science, they just need to get this assignment over with: Choose Delphi, it's easier to swallow.
• Case 2: They want to learn something they might use in the future, but no serious programmer prospect: Do it with Delphi! While Delphi is very expensive, it's closer to C#, and the casual future programming is likely going to be done using C#
• Case 3: Serious programmer prospects: Do it with C++, even if you really like Delphi. C++ is very unlikely going to be "the future" of commercial software development but any self-respecting programmer should learn it. Even better, do it with both C++ and Delphi.

Now if this were about "what tool should I buy for MY software startup" that's easy. If you have a choice go with Delphi.

Answer 5

I would go for VC++ mainly because it's more mainstream. Delphi is easy/nice has a little bit awkward syntax and are not as popular (Can be difficult to find IDE/books/resources).

Delphi: easy and productive, peaked among programmer popularity long time ago VC++: steep learning curve, more mainstream

But in the end it really doesn't matter, what's important is that you code and have fun. Whichever you choose you will learn tons that will benefit you in your future career. Good luck!

Answer 6

I recommend that you use Delphi, is very easy to learn and you can do amazing things in a small time, is incredibly productive, has a very well designed Visual library (VCL) and has a very fast compiler wich produces standalone executables (without dependences).

There are many known applications developed in Delphi like Skype (Windows Client), Toad, Fl Studio. also has a very active community, there are also thousands of third-party components that you can use in your applications, once you start using delphi never coming back.

about the subject of the work is true that demand is less than those provided for C# or C++, but if you become a good Delphi programmer never have trouble finding a job.

Answer 7

Why not C++ Builder? Delphi is Pascal.

Answer 8

There is the option of using C++ with Visual Studio (the editor is great and comfortable, but I don't know Delphi) with the Qt library.

Qt is great and easy to get started with. The API is so clean that you could eat on it.