clearing up somethings about c++ for me?

[drew.]

Ok i really wanna learn c++ and im kinda confused. Is c++ the same as visual basic, i just dont seem to understand. Also, what is the whole microsoft .net thing? Is it linked to visual basic or something. Also what all will i need to start with c++, program, compiler, etc..

Also, what are some good books for learning c++,


Thanks

[Nuclear Krusader]

No. C++ has nothing to do with VB and it's not from Microsoft.

In this thread you'll find info about compilers. I personally use DevC++ which is free, easy to use, and very nice for beginners.

The only C++ book I have ever read is my textbook: Programming and Problem Solving with C++ 3rd. Edition. Authors: Dale-Weems-Headington, and published by Jones and Bartlett Computer Science. I highly recommend it, very easy read and well organized.

[drew.]

is devc++ the program that you write c in?

gawd i know nuthing about this

[mattg2k4]

Dev C++ is a package including a compiler and IDE. The compiler is what actually turns your code into an executable. Dev-C++ uses I believe the MinGW compiler, some people also use compilers from Borland or Microsoft, but the code for each compiler in some cases will not run correctly on another, so when you start just stick with one. An IDE is the Integrated Development Environment that you manage your source files and projects in, and where you type the code. Some people do not use IDEs, just compilers.