Hello, I was wondering about something. Whats the point of learning console programming (The black screen that comes up) when Win32 or another windows api has completely different syntax. Eventually the person will want to make an actual windows application so what would be the point of learning console first. Shouldn't they just start with win32 or another api?
Thanks, been wondering about this for a while.
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Jump to PostYes I agree, if that is your ultimate goal, but it is not everyones' - so no your point is invalid.
Jump to PostYes... such applications are still made.
And no, the syntax doesn't change. The paradigm may change... All GUI programs (well... all good ones ;) ) are event-driven. Console programs tend to be imperative (though many good ones are also event-driven).
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