C++ Vs Visual Basic

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Why is C++ better than Visual Basic.What does Visual Basic Lack in  which C++ Doesn't.I Downloaded Dev C++ and went through few examples..it was like Wtfax! to make a Win32 Window with a single Button on a it its like writting a page filled with 200+ lines of damn code.Is the Coding of c++ theoritically same as Visual basic but may be syntatically different.
I have a good knowledge on Visual Basic.
as well i have good knowledge on C++ basics like working with loops,functions..
as said by all Visual basic is not good for a long run and for proffessional approach i am thinking to start c++ ,so how should i go for a start in Direct X programming and developing my own game engine instead of using premade game engines or libraries.