is it ok to mix c and c++

[flynnwallace]

I have seen programs in which a mixture of C and C++ code is used. Is this good programming practice or not.

Flynn

[Stuka]

What do you mean by "a mix of C and C++ code" exactly? There are some combinations that are bad, such as the iostream stuff (cin, cout) and printf/scanf, and of course new/delete don't mix well with malloc/free...but I guess it depends on what yer mixin'...

[Strike]

You can mix all you want. That's the way C++ was designed - to be backwards compatible. You can mix the input/output and memory allocation too, if you want to (but don't). Heck, I first learned a mix of them both.

But, generally, if you are going to do heavy OOP, stick with pure C++ as it will make things simpler.

[andy4us1]

If you talking about combinations of *.c and *.cpp source files, then get ready to say hello to name mangling and mr "extern 'c'". Otherwise if your talking about using C functions and C++ classes , then given the right circumstances this can lead to much better class design.

Horses for courses really,

Andy

[flynnwallace]

Thanks for the info guys. You all answered my questions.

Flynn