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Getting Started with Visual C++

Visual Studio 2008

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This section of the documentation helps you get started with using Visual C++ 2008.

What's New in Visual C++ 2008: Outlines the new features in Visual C++, including the language, libraries, and development environment.
Supported Platforms (Visual C++): Lists the platforms that applications built by using Visual C++ 2008 can be targeted to.
Visual C++ Settings: Discusses the default settings when starting up Visual Studio the first time and selecting the Visual C++ settings.
Breaking Changes: Lists the breaking changes in Visual C++ 2008.
Visual C++ Walkthroughs: Lists the walkthroughs that give step-by-step instructions for common scenarios.
Visual C++ Editions: Describes features available in different editions of Visual C++.
Visual C++ Guided Tour: Provides introductory topics on the various types of projects you can create using Visual C++, as well as an introduction to the Visual Studio IDE.
How Do I in Visual C++: Provides categorized lists of Help pages that address key programming tasks of interest to Visual C++ developers.
Previous Product Changes: Describes the changes in Visual C++ in previous releases.

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