What program to use for Beginning/Learning C++? [Archive]

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David14259

10-01-2003, 10:21 PM

Hey guys (and gals),

My cousin is starting to learn C++ and I'm wonder what the best program (compilier) for him to get is. I learned C++ using Metrowerks CodeWarrior and switch to Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0. Apparently he can get Microsoft Visual Studio.net Standard for $60.... should he go with this or is there a better program out there?

Thanks!

Sanke

10-02-2003, 08:19 AM

bloodshed (http://www.bloodshed.net)

Possibly the best free compiler out there.

David14259

10-02-2003, 08:28 AM

Price isn't that important.

james8547

10-02-2003, 08:38 AM

Dev C++ is an excellent program. I've used Borland, Turbo, and Dev. Those three are all good compilers. However, Dev has the best price at $0. Freebie!

doctorgonzo

10-02-2003, 09:16 AM

Dev C++ is great, but it isn't easy to use for programming Windows applications. You have to do everything yourself, and while it can certainly be done (and you should know how to do it), it is a pain. Visual Studio.NET is better suited for Windows applications.

Apostle 83

10-17-2003, 04:19 AM

Thanks guys... this looks like just the program I've been looking for. I'm a comp sci major and I hate the compiler (Microsoft's) that I've been using :)

This looks toned down, lean and mean.

LoveJones

10-17-2003, 02:41 PM

Go DL yourself Linux and set up a dual boot. Use g++.

Lots of companies are moving to Linux for development. In fact, just about every company that does major development projects will at least develop some of their code on Linux.

You just limit your options if you do everything in Windows IMO.

Apostle 83

10-19-2003, 02:02 PM

I do use linux :) I'm glad that I've got a good compiler for xp though :)

Floppyman

10-21-2003, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by LoveJones
Go DL yourself Linux and set up a dual boot. Use g++.

Lots of companies are moving to Linux for development. In fact, just about every company that does major development projects will at least develop some of their code on Linux.

You just limit your options if you do everything in Windows IMO.

I agree. Using linux together with something like XEmacs (www.xemacs.org) would probably work too. HTH