what program should I start with?

[Enchilada]

I'm new to C++, however I have had some experience working with
boolean algebra, numerical bases, and ascii codes. In order to learn to program I suppose I need the programming software installed on my computer. I downloaded and installed Dev-C++. Is this an appropriate program for me to start learning or should I download and install something else???

[bluezor]

Dev C++ is good. It's very simple and easy to use.

[Enchilada]

thanks...

[sanalkopya]

Dont use DevC++, Alternatively you can download and use Microsoft VC++ 2008. This version supports latest C++ standarts and strict ANSI modes. generates small executables or libraries. Also intellisense tech perfect. Highliy recommended.

[hankof1983]

whats wrong with DevC++?

[Zaita]

Dev-C++ is more than appropriate

[firedraco]

I think MSVC++ is pretty nice, but I highly doubt DevC++ is a bad...also, Intellisense screws up sometimes (not a lot, but some) which can be annoying...definitely not "perfect."

[Enchilada]

well, I suppose after I've had some experience I'll be able to tell which program fits my needs better.........i'm not too worried about it at the moment

[eker676]

I use Dev-C++ but it automatically allows the programmer to use some unstandard variables without including them. The code will compile for example if the programmer uses the 'string' datatype even if they don't have the '#include <string>' I use it because it doesn't have all the junk if your just creating small programs and you don't need all of the project files.
I also use VC++. It has way better intellisense than Dev-C++ and can be easier to code in. (Dev-C++ likes to mess with your tabs and things can get messy, there is no color coding either)

[hankof1983]

glad to hear im not the only one having the tab issue with Dev C++

everything otherwise works fine for what I do, but I'm super OCD about how my code looks, and I have to fight Dev C++ alot to get it how I like.