Which C++ versions is better?

[bryan7898]

Hi guys,

i'm just new to programming in c/c++

i'm just confused with the versions in c++,

Microsoft has visual c++ & borland has c++
what's the difference between this two and which of this would you recommend in developing programs?

i'm really a newbie

[slx47]

I personally like Dev C++ (which is free) and you can get it here:
www.bloodshed.com. As far as Mircosoft vs. Borland I think your better off going with Microsoft's Visual C++.

[bryan7898]

thanks for the advice, i appreciate it a lot

[Jop]

Please note that those things mentioned aren't versions of C++, but C++ compilers...
I think more and more compilers are getting more towards the C++ standard, and therefore it's a good idea to make extensive use of the standard library to make sure your code is portable between compilers

[parksie]

Originally posted by slx47
I personally like Dev C++ (which is free) and you can get it here:
www.bloodshed.com. As far as Mircosoft vs. Borland I think your better off going with Microsoft's Visual C++.

That's the GNU compiler, right?

Basically the big three are GCC (GNU Compiler Collection), Microsoft, and Borland.

GCC3 is the most compliant, and IMNSO the best compiler out there, followed (very!) closely by VC++ 7.0. I think the free Borland one is lagging behind a tad.

Last I heard, it wasn't really possible to get GCC3 working well on a non-Unix system

[SteveCRM]

Originally posted by Jop
Please note that those things mentioned aren't versions of C++, but C++ compilers...

lets put this in the faq.....its always being asked