P/Invoke vs C++/CLI

Developers should learn P/Invoke when building meets developers should learn c++/cli when they need to integrate native c++ code with . Here's our take.

P/Invoke

Nice Pick

Developers should learn P/Invoke when building

Pros

• NET applications that need to interact with native Windows APIs (e
• Related to: csharp, dotnet-framework

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

C++/CLI

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

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. P/Invoke is a concept while C++/CLI is a language. We picked P/Invoke based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

P/Invoke wins

Based on overall popularity. P/Invoke is more widely used, but C++/CLI excels in its own space.