Whats better

[Benan]

Hey,

is C# better than C++? why/whynot?

[klintan]

Better in what aspect?
They are different, each language has its uses and strengths and weaknesses.

[boudino]

Definitely. What's better? Bananas or potatoes? It depends on for what do you need it. With programming languages, it is the same.

Because C++ is closer to HW, everything what you can write in C#, you can write in C++. And something more - for example device drivers. But C# has some great features too. For example GC - you don't need worry about pointers and memory allocation. Majority of taks can be solved in C# faster, easier and more safetly than in C++. For the price that you have no such control over HW than in C++.

In conclusion: C# is better for application programming, C++ for system programming. That's my opinion.

[Benan]

is C# good for game programming?

[riscutiavlad]

C# is generally not as fast as unmanaged C++ but it can be used for game programming.

Take a look at http://www.exocortex.org/3dengine/ .

It is an Open Source 3D Game Engine written in C#.

[Benan]

C# requires the .net framework though?

[riscutiavlad]

Yes. C# was developed together with the framework as opposed to C++ and VB which were adapted to use it.

C# takes full advantage of the features provided by the .NET Framework but can't be used without it.

[Benan]

Ahh gay :(

[boudino]

Yes, C# is one of many other .NET (compiled to IL) languages, like J#, S#, F#, VB.NET, C++/CLI. C# is the one most spread of them. If you are familiar with C++, I would recommend you to look at C++/CLI.