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Windowed/graphical programming in C++
I have been tasked with creating a point of sale system for the place that I work and I am trying to pick a programming language/platform.

I would like to do it in C++ for two reasons - firstly, as I am more comfortable in this than any other feasible language at the moment, and also because I would like to learn more of C++ anyway

I would be interested in writing it under Linux as to avoid Windows licencing fees.

What is C++ like for normal windowed (non-3D) programming under Linux, and does it have good database functionality (planning on using MySQL).

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C++ doesn't have any inherent GUI or DB functionality. Those things come from implementation-specific libraries and APIs.
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The task you are proposing is beyond the scope of a someone who doesn't already have a pretty good idea of what they're doing.
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I would use a UI designer/windowing library such as Glade or Qt. Note that if you're interested in selling your product, the terms of GPL may be an issue if you don't want to distribute the source code. If so, you can purchase a separate commercial license from TrollTech and don't have to distribute your sources.
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I would pobably recommed Qt from Trolltech as well, for a commercial app. It's pretty easy to use, as well as cross-platform capable if you code correctly.
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C++ doesn't have any inherent GUI or DB functionality. Those things come from implementation-specific libraries and APIs.


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The task you are proposing is beyond the scope of a someone who doesn't already have a pretty good idea of what they're doing.


I am well versed in programming languages, just none that would suit this project. I should be fine with it

I'll take a look at Glade and Qt, thanks!
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