Which language to use...

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I am in a big big dilemma over which language i should use for my final year project...

Which language would be suitable, VC++6.0 or VC++.NET?
Which would be better or more applicable for the current market?

Also, wat about C#? I really need opinions, Im really finding it hard to decide...
 
Probably a bit easier than C++ as it removes the whole pointer issue and introduces useful data types (arrays, strings etc) without having to learn the MFC / ATL / STL implementations.
 
C# is, for all intents and purposes, a cleaner version of C++, one which I enjoy far better than the sometimes inane C++ ways. One can be much more productive in C# due to its cleaner syntax and the .NET base class libraries, which extend far beyond the MFC available in Visual C++. Without knowing the software you intend to develop its hard to give you an entirely educated answer, but I can say with comfort that C# is likely to be the more intelligent choice.

Also take note that any C++ code developed in Visual Studio .NET can be compiled, without changes, as either unmanaged (native) executables and libraries, or managed .NET assemblies. This is a huge selling point for developers switching from Visual Studio 6 to Visual Studio .NET.
 
i see, hm.......looks like ill be picking up C# then...thank you fellas!

anyway, C# uses the .NET framework right? Therefore, i can also create GUIs with C#?
if i use C++.NET, can i create GUIs without relying on MFC?
wat is ATL or STL?
 
also, u were saying derek stone, that without knowing the application i want to develop its hard to decide, yeah, thats true...
honestly, i really am unsure of what application to develop! i mainly want to pick up a language...my problem is that i am not a creative person, therefore i really do not know how i should make use of technologies even when i know what i can do with it...
wat kind of applications would C# be more suited for?
 
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