Managed C++

Managed C++ doesn't really represent a separate programming language. A number of features introduced by the .NET Framework aren't supported through the standard C++ programming language, Visual C++ 2003, also better known as Managed C++. Managed C++ extensions represent an additional set of keywords that provide the necessary extensions to C++ for development of .NET constructs.

Called a power-oriented programming language, Visual C++ .NET provides .NET application developers the ultimate combination of power, control, and performance-centric bridging of the native and managed code environments. Key highlights of the Visual C++ .NET programming language include

  • Utilization of Win32/local windows and CLR environments together

  • Continued ...

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