[LillyIsaacson]

Hi.I have learned the basics of C++.Now i want to move to GUI programming.Can you tell me what i need to know before developing GUI applications.Also what libraries do i need.Can i develop using Visual C++ .NET or using libraries such as Qt,GTK+,wxWidgets etc.

Also,can you tell me of a website where there are c++ projects ideas and exercises so i can test my C++ knowledge.

[Abhey]

There are many ways to GUI programming Via C++ !!

1- WinAPI the Main API and it’s really really painful
2- You Can use the .Net Platform C++/CLI and this means new syntax
3- 3rd Party Library Like QT (Easier , Cross platform and you will use the Native C++) Or Wxwidgets But I didn’t try it
4- MFC ( Microsoft Foundation Classes ) It’s kinda a wrapped WINAPI (Less Code than WInAPI)
Finally I believe using QT is the best !! Because WinAPI / C++/ClI – MFC Is only for Windows platform !!

QT is really Easy and it supports visual designer

[SapnaVishwas]

I suggest you read/have a look at books like:

Effective C++
Effective STL
Exceptional C++
Exceptional C++ Style
Modern C++ Design