devxlogo

Using C++ for AIX Unix and Windows NT

Using C++ for AIX Unix and Windows NT

Why Trust Us

Question:
We are looking at Visual Studio 6 as a development platform. Studio 6 contains Visual C++, Java++, and VB version 6.

Can I use this development platform to create executables for both NT and AIX Unix? If so, are there any “gotchas”? I have heard that C++ contains extensions that cannot be used with aUnix version. I understand that the final executable must be compiled on the target system.

Answer:
You can use Visual Studio to create cross-platform C++ code. Make sure that you use only standard features and avoid any Microsoft or Windows-specific extensions. In particular, avoid MFC, ATL, WinAPI, and COM.

Note also that Visual C++ is a bit behind the standard, so it may not support some important C++ features that were added to standard C++ relatively recently. However, it produces very efficient code on the Windows platform. Make sure that your AIX C++ compiler is fully ANSI/ISO C++, or at least as much as possible.

See also  Professionalism Starts in Your Inbox: Keys to Presenting Your Best Self in Email
devxblackblue

About Our Editorial Process

At DevX, we’re dedicated to tech entrepreneurship. Our team closely follows industry shifts, new products, AI breakthroughs, technology trends, and funding announcements. Articles undergo thorough editing to ensure accuracy and clarity, reflecting DevX’s style and supporting entrepreneurs in the tech sphere.

See our full editorial policy.

About Our Journalist

Charlie Frank

Charlie has over a decade of experience in website administration and technology management. As the site admin, he oversees all technical aspects of running a high-traffic online platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience.
View Author
Show More