standard and api c++

[falsepride]

what are the differences between standard and api c++? is the coding still the same and what not? one of my goals for when i learn to program is to make a good text editor set up the way i want it set up, that needs to be done in api right? im so confused about this. can someone provide some clarity?

[Valmont]

The standard C++ (C is not my field) defines only the language itself. It does not know about Windows, bashes, consoles, mice, keyboards, sound and you name it.
It only knows about bits, bytes, characters and certain streams. With this, we form a language.
When I say "bytes", I don't mean that C++ knows how many bits fits into that byte.
I'll provide samples later. Right now I need to go.

[Kernel_Killer]

While on the subject, what are some of the APIs?

[Valmont]

You'll know when you're working with one of them .

[Kernel_Killer]

Well, I'm using a lot of UNIX networking APIs now, but not very familiar with others outside of that.

[Maani]

YeaH,

hope everybody's fyne.
the question is how can i control any application through a program coded in C++.

for example if i want to control my msn messenger throught it ..
a click on C++ program may change the status of the messenger as specified.
In other words .. how can we control windows through a program coded in C++.
If anyone can explain my question in detail ?

Thanks for the concern,
Adios;
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[fp_unit]

Some examples of some API's:

Win32
GTK/GTK2
OpenGL
*nix system calls


There are way more, I only know bits and pieces of the above, but basically I would say keep programming C++ until you need an API for something (ie - you want to write a windows program, or an OpenGL animation, etc...). You will most likely build up most of your skills doing ISO C++ and this will help you lots when its time to learn an API.

[fp_unit]

Originally Posted by Maani

the question is how can i control any application through a program coded in C++.

You can't unless you have the source code. And you don't for MSN messenger. So no.

[Valmont]

Originally Posted by fp_unit

You can't unless you have the source code. .

Not true. As long as there's an API, one can code for it.

[fp_unit]

Obviously if theres an API, but it sounds like he was talking about 'controlling any application on the screen'. Maybe I just read it wrong...

[redhead]

It is possible, once he cramp every possible handling of the infinite returns and actions any programmer can come up with for his program, into his program. Then it can be handled by a simple CLI program which would ask the user some "yes" or "no" questions.