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the time to learn c++ has finally arrived. so what's the best compiler?
Turbo C++ Explorer
Free Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express
Digital Mars C/C++ Compiler (Symantec C++ Replacement)
Cyclone C
GNU C/C++ Compiler and EGCS
Pelles C Compiler
Cilk ANSI C Based Compiler
at the moment i am on windows.
I'd say definitely VC++ 2005 or gcc. VC's probably easier since you're using Windows.
Hi Penagate:
reading a little further, it looks like to start with it is either:
Turbo C++ Explorer
Free Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express
have you tried turbo c++
here are the details:
Borland's TurboExplorer C++ Explorer Edition allows you to develop C++ applications for Windows using the Borland Turbo C++ compiler and IDE. The package boasts of integrated compilers, RAD visual designers, rich debugging features, Code Insight, templates, a history manager, a database explorer and connectivity, included Borland InterBase and MSDE, support for DCOM, ActiveX, .NET remoting, many pre-built components, etc. You have to register (free) to get the activation key.
I do not recommend it.
i have to say that the MS c++ express seems very well documented is it as good as it looks?
no no no, i don't want the .net framwork thingy, i just want to make fast win32 programs!
VC++ builds both managed and non-managed code.
Turbo C++ is old and deprecated. Furthermore, you may not program Win32 applications in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by learning c
whew, i was quite worried there for a second :D and Harsh Gupta definitely agrees with you ;) so i'll try it again, it does look friendly so it could be just the development environment i need :)Quote:
Originally Posted by penagate
You always have Dev-C++ and Code::Blocks, both great IDEs that uses GCC compiler, if you don't want to use VC++.
ok Harsh Gupta
i had a quick look at Dev c++ looks a little blocky with no keywords for example, code blocks looks nicer from that perspective, and ms c++ looks sweet. however which is the best to go with once you use them for a while? :)
It really doesn't matter. I do most of my coding in a syntax-highlighting text editor.
does that mean that there no difference in the development environments?
No, it means you should pick the one you like best.
ok will try your suggestion penagate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by penagate