Getting Started with Visual C++ in Visual Studio 2012
You can use the articles in this section of the documentation to start exploring the features in Visual C++. Look here to find out what’s new, what’s changed, what’s supported, and what’s possible with Visual C++.
If you want to get a copy of Visual Studio 2012, find documentation about how to use Visual Studio to create apps, or find videos, sample code, and community links for Visual Studio, start with Visual Studio 2012.
For an overview of the Visual C++ compiler tools and the libraries that are available for developing Windows Store apps, Windows desktop apps, and Windows console and server apps, and an overview of parallel programming and the standard C++ libraries, see Visual C++.
If you are new to programming in C++, you can learn about C++, get an overview of Modern C++, and find links to books, articles, talks, and events by going to the Standard C++ website.
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Lists additional resources for getting help and learning about Visual C++. |
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Describes the new features and enhancements in Visual Studio 2012. |
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Describes features for developers who are creating Windows Store apps. |
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Provides a high-level listing of topics about how to use Visual C++ to create Windows Store apps and components. |
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Lists additional resources for getting help, finding add-ins, filing bugs, and making suggestions for Visual Studio. |