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  1. Mar 23rd, 2007, 07:21 AM #1
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    which compiler

    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.
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  2. Mar 23rd, 2007, 07:36 AM #2
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    Re: which compiler

    I'd say definitely VC++ 2005 or gcc. VC's probably easier since you're using Windows.
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    Re: which compiler

    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.
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    Re: which compiler

    I do not recommend it.
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    Re: which compiler

    i have to say that the MS c++ express seems very well documented is it as good as it looks?
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    Re: which compiler

    no no no, i don't want the .net framwork thingy, i just want to make fast win32 programs!
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    Re: which compiler

    VC++ builds both managed and non-managed code.
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    Re: which compiler

    Quote Originally Posted by learning c
    no no no, i don't want the .net framwork thingy, i just want to make fast win32 programs!
    Turbo C++ is old and deprecated. Furthermore, you may not program Win32 applications in it.
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    Re: which compiler

    Quote Originally Posted by penagate
    VC++ builds both managed and non-managed code.
    whew, i was quite worried there for a second 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
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    Re: which compiler

    You always have Dev-C++ and Code::Blocks, both great IDEs that uses GCC compiler, if you don't want to use VC++.
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    Re: which compiler

    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?
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    Re: which compiler

    It really doesn't matter. I do most of my coding in a syntax-highlighting text editor.
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    Re: which compiler

    does that mean that there no difference in the development environments?
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    Re: which compiler

    No, it means you should pick the one you like best.
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    Re: which compiler

    Quote Originally Posted by penagate
    No, it means you should pick the one you like best.
    ok will try your suggestion penagate
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