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With the advent of C# in business apps make me can't help but wonder if C# is a replacement of C++. It seems that C++ nowadays is mostly used to build new "scientific" apps in specialised fields whereas C# is more for IT and the like. Just like Java. I seek comments from all. Thank you
C# Is no replacement, you can still use C++ for your windows applications. This language has been designed for people that want the power of C++ but the easy to use coding from VB.NET
C++ can now also make managed .NET apps. But the old fashion MFC and ATL apps are still supported. I think most C++ programmers still program in MFC.
More importantly, C++ is the only language in Visual Studio .NET that can create native applications for Windows. C#, as with Visual Basic .NET and the other .NET programming languages, all create programs that execute on the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR). C++ can be used to create managed code that also runs on the CLR; however, the reason C++ will continue to be a viable, strong language is because it can also create native, Windows applications.
Native applications have the potential to be faster among many other benefits.
Brad!
True, and if I'm not completely wrong you can also make assembly code with it. So designing drivers is still possible with C++.NET