C++/CLI vs Visual Basic .NET

Developers should learn C++/CLI when they need to integrate native C++ code with meets developers should learn vb. Here's our take.

C++/CLI

Nice Pick

Developers should learn C++/CLI when they need to integrate native C++ code with

Pros

• NET-based systems, such as when migrating legacy applications to
• Related to: c-plus-plus, c-sharp

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Visual Basic .NET

Developers should learn VB

Pros

• NET when working on legacy Windows applications, enterprise systems in Microsoft environments, or when maintaining existing codebases that require updates or integration with newer
• Related to: c-sharp, net-framework

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use C++/CLI if: You want net-based systems, such as when migrating legacy applications to and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Visual Basic .NET if: You prioritize net when working on legacy windows applications, enterprise systems in microsoft environments, or when maintaining existing codebases that require updates or integration with newer over what C++/CLI offers.

The Bottom Line

C++/CLI wins

Developers should learn C++/CLI when they need to integrate native C++ code with