visual basic vs visual C++ (performance)
It really depends. In general, C++ code would be faster than VB. However,
a high percent of the code actually run in a VB app is external libraries
that were written in C, C++ or assembly themselves such as the VB runtime,
system DLLs or third-party DLLs and OCXs. Also, VB now has a compiler. A
compiler however is not an end all to make the code as fast. VB is still
more "wordy" and the resultant machine code would be larger. Also, C++
developers have more control to optimize critical areas. So, in general, VB
will be slower. but not to the extent that most C++ programmers would want
you to think. It really depends upon what you are doing. If you are
writing a database or business app, then VB is probably a better choice. If
you are writing a graphics intensive app, then C++ probably would unless you
are using components to do the work that are optimized for speed.
Gary Chamberlain
http://VBRing.com
Quote:
> we would like to know the performance difference between
> Visual BASIC (6.0) and MS Visual C++ (6.0)
> Our impression is that Visual Basic would be slower.
> However are not certain.
> Could anyone pl. help us.
> thankx
