Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 vs. 2010

Whirled Peas · Post by **Whirled Peas** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:30 pm

So I just started trying to get into using Irrlicht, but my language of choice until now has been python, meanwhile I'm really really rusty at C++. So in order to get started I decided to get started with downloading visual C++, however when attempting to install C++ 2010 I got all kinds of trouble, so after finally throwing my hands up in frustration for the last time over the past 48 hours of trying to get it to work I decided to go with 2008 in stead. The one fear I have however is that Python often has some commands change their syntax when a new version of python comes out, will I have this problem with tutorials and whatnot because I will be using 2008 in stead of 2010? Or does Microsoft just like to release new versions of C++ for the same reason that EA releases new versions of it's sports games? as in no real major change, just something new for folks to spend money on?

ACE247 · Post by **ACE247** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:41 pm

Actually there's absolutely no difference in the C++ Language between vc2008 and 2010 its just a new Compiler with some new features, the language and syntax is the same.

Whirled Peas · Post by **Whirled Peas** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:18 pm

ah, thanks much, good to know.

serengeor · Post by **serengeor** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:08 pm

as ACE247 said, theres no difference in syntax AFAIK, only some new features of c++0x. You can read about them here http://blogs.msdn.com/b/vcblog/archive/ ... table.aspx