IDE Suggestion

[rEPTILE]

i've only taught myself how to let windows know you're making a program

only this

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
std::cout << "Program1";

return 0;
}

stupidly long story short I'm using code blocks is that the suggested IDE?

[WetCode]

Am using Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express and also installd MSDN.
I find this to be wery friendly ti use. I just started learning so not that experieced.

May be other bether "Text Editor\ Compilers" out there but i find the program realy lovebol.

So i`le keep an eye on this Thread ti see what ppl say.

Sorry about my bad gramma i realy am.

[stereoMatching]

code blocks has an excellent reputation as an IDE

[Metallon]

If I was sitting on a Windows computer I would go with Visual Studio in a heart beat. But there are other alternatives, like Code::Blocks as stereoMatching suggested. There's also MonoDevelop, NetBeans and Eclipse. And many more.

[WetCode]

To: Metallon
So what you are saying is that if you where using Windows VS is the best way to go?

[zb0S216C]

Personally, I would go with Code::Blocks.

[WetCode]

To: Framework
Oki can this be a factor in your disiction?
http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/beginner/34108/

Not trying to trash this thread ore anythiing.
Just do you get unnecesery things to do by using VS?
Like the "stdafx.h" you need to compile in Visual Studio.

[Metallon]

WetCode: I don't know if it's the best way to go. I guess it's more of a personal preference.

[Moschops]

If you're just starting out, I think you're better off with a plain text editor and a command line compiler and linker.

[pwnedu46]

Personally, I like the wxDev-C++ IDE becasue it has a great UI, and automatically indents blocks of code. It has a straight forward output that seperates errors by function and doesn't output confusing error messages like many other compilers I've used before.
If you're making a windows app, it generates the source code to create the window. It also generates code for Widgets, Static Libraries, and DLL, OpenGL, and even has a Hello World program to refrence for beginners. Also works with C.


http://wxdsgn.sourcefourge.net/

[jw6XoG1T]

Visual C++ is what is use. However if ur just starting out stick to something simpler. VS takes a little bit to get used to