The Howdy Glossary

C++/CLI is a language standard developed by Microsoft for creating applications using the Common Language Infrastructure (CLI). It's part of the C++ product line and allows programmers to mix native C++ code with managed code written in languages like C# or Visual Basic .NET. This makes it easier for developers to migrate legacy applications written in native C++ to .NET while still retaining performance benefits from native components. The syntax extensions added by C++/CLI allow seamless interoperability between different types of code within a single project.