Is C++ in Xcode worse?

Question

Hey Guys

I am desperate, I will give best answer and 5 star to any good answer, thanks.

I am in the process of learning C++ (just started), and I have a Mac. Therefore I program in Xcode, since it's the only way I know how to compile the language.

Now i want to know, if Xcode limits my possibilities with C++, because I want to buy a beginners book, but I don't know if I will be able to follow along, when the book demonstrates in Visual Studio.

Can I do the same things with C++ in Xcode, as with Visual Studio, e.g. can I publish my programs as easily or what?

Thank you

Answer 1

Keep in mind that XCode runs in a Mac OS so that it would not be able to use some C++ headers specific to windows like the windows.h and process.h headers. Some C++ tutorials (the bad ones) also use the system("puase"); function which only works in Visual Studios IDE.



If you want to use those headers, you can run Visual Studios inside Bootcamp on a Mac. I would not suggest this because it is very slow. I would just install Windows 7 or 8 along your Mac computer and allow dual boot. You can find more info if you Google dual boot.

Answer 2

ow i want to know, if Xcode limits my possibilities with C++, because I want to buy a beginners book, but I don't know if I will be able to follow along, when the book demonstrates in Visual Studio.



Can I do the same things with C++ in Xcode, as with Visual Studio, e.g. can I publish my programs as easily or what?

Answer 3

Plain C++ they are exactly the same. It's only when you start to program with the Visual Studio GUI that you won't be able to follow it.