Hey where do I donwload the compiler ?

[moscato]

Good Day!

I am an absolute beginner.
Can anyone recommend a good C++ Development environment that is free ?

I use WINDOWS XP as my OS.

Lets get moving ha ha !

[ssegota]

Hi,

I personally prefer Bloodshed Dev-cpp(http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html), you can download it from here: http://www.bloodshed.net/download.html.

But pretty good environment is Code::Blocks(http://www.codeblocks.org/) which can be downloaded from here: http://www.codeblocks.org/downloads/26#windows

Thank you for reading,

S.

[Moschops]

There's a list in here:

http://www.cplusplus.com/articles/36vU7k9E/

[moscato]

Thanks!
Hmmm... That was a big list. What do you really think is the best. I am hoping someday I can develop some graphics based stuff ( May be games ).
So better I get started with a good tool.
Any recommendations ? What do you think is the easiest to learn

[Moschops]

I recommend you do not get Dev-cpp (or at least, not the one over at bloodshed.net).

If you're getting started, your struggles will be with learning C++; not the IDE.

[ResidentBiscuit]

A lot of IDEs come with the same features anymore, so that's not really a concern. I personally use Code::Blocks and Visual Studio. Dev-C++ I don't recommend.

[moscato]

Is Visula Studio free of charge ? Anyone knows ?

[Gaminic]

Visual C++ has a free edition (Google for Visual C++ Express). I'm a big fan of this IDE. Once you get into more advanced programming, it might be fun to try the trial of Visual Studio Ultimate. It's 3 months of a fancy IDE!