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C++ to Java Converter FAQ

Q:   Are the original C++ files altered in any way?

Your existing code is left completely intact. The new Java files are output to the new location that you specify.

Q:   What version of C++ is converted?

We attempt to convert as much as possible and are continually updating the converter to handle newer C++ features. However, many new C++ features have no Java equivalent so the output will require adjustments.

Q:   What is the conversion accuracy?

Our accuracy is very high, but there will be significant adjustments required for all but the most trivial conversions. There are no direct equivalents for some aspects of C++. Read the rest of the FAQ to get an idea of a few things that are not converted. C++ to Java Converter is intended to reduce the amount of work you'll have to do to convert code to Java, but it is just the first step.

You should not attempt to convert code that is heavily dependent on pointer arithmetic or template metaprogramming since these features are only practical in C++.

Q:   What about function pointers?

C++ to Java Converter converts function pointer typedefs to functional interfaces.

Q:   What about STL Containers?

C++ to Java Converter converts references to most STL container types, such as std::vector. A few methods of these containers that have no equivalent are not converted.

Q:   Is C++/CLI code converted?

No. Despite the name, C++/CLI has very little in common with C++.

Q:   What about C++ UI code?

The converter does not convert C++ UI types due to the lack of similarity between these types and Java UI types.

Q:   What are the most common adjustments necessary after conversion?


Additional Resources

Java and C++ comparison and equivalents chart

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