What program to use for Beginning/Learning C++?

[David14259]

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]

bloodshed

Possibly the best free compiler out there.

[David14259]

Price isn't that important.

[james8547]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Floppyman]

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