Compiler
I was looking for a FREE compiler.
The Bloodshed one was last updated in 2005 ?
Is this correct ?
My thinking is that it Must be out of date ?
I'd like recommendations for a FREE compiler for Windows Vista etc.
a nice extra would be a built in IDE (which seemd to be part of Bloodshed)
MS Visual Studio starts at about $500 :=(
that's about $400 more than I have to start this adventure !
Thanks :=)
The Bloodshed one was last updated in 2005 ?
Is this correct ?
My thinking is that it Must be out of date ?
I'd like recommendations for a FREE compiler for Windows Vista etc.
a nice extra would be a built in IDE (which seemd to be part of Bloodshed)
MS Visual Studio starts at about $500 :=(
that's about $400 more than I have to start this adventure !
Thanks :=)
I see no reason not to use any free version of Visual Studio. I went from having the completely free Visual C++ 2008 many years ago, to having the full Visual Studio Professional 2010. I would never program C++ in anything else.
MinGW with CodeBlocks is great for a beginner, another upside is that you will learn to write portable code that can be compiled in everything from BSD to Windows. If you plan on writing open-source (meaning that you share your code) you should get MinGW and CodeBlocks. If you want a good debugger, don't use the builtin GDB, use OllyDbg and you can be set for a good bit of advanced programming as well as the basics without getting frustrated at the arcane nature of GDB.
No one has said GCC yet... so GCC.
On the matter of IDE's, you should also consider using a text editor (I would recommend Emacs) and writing your own makefiles. You end up with a lot more control over your environment and knowing how to write makefiles can come in handy.
On the matter of IDE's, you should also consider using a text editor (I would recommend Emacs) and writing your own makefiles. You end up with a lot more control over your environment and knowing how to write makefiles can come in handy.
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I am a complete beginner but I got Visual Studio Express. I also checked out Code Blocks.
Hey Gang,
thanks for the Quick and helpful responses !
I'd like to try the Visual Studio Express thingy first.
BEFORE I screw this up and have to re-install stuff...
a question ?
3 of you guys mention Visual Studio Express...
on the MS page I see a few components C++ / C# / VB / Web Dev / Win Phone.
I DO NOT see 1 download that does them all, which is what I thought Visual Studio was ( a suite of tools ).
I DO NOT need anything right now besides the C++ module.
Having dealt with MS for more years than I wish, I ERR on the side of caution.
If I install Visual C++ now and want to Add another piece later...
How Much PAIN will the additional installation cause me ?
Will the installations play nicely together when done separately ?
Thanks :=)
thanks for the Quick and helpful responses !
I'd like to try the Visual Studio Express thingy first.
BEFORE I screw this up and have to re-install stuff...
a question ?
3 of you guys mention Visual Studio Express...
on the MS page I see a few components C++ / C# / VB / Web Dev / Win Phone.
I DO NOT see 1 download that does them all, which is what I thought Visual Studio was ( a suite of tools ).
I DO NOT need anything right now besides the C++ module.
Having dealt with MS for more years than I wish, I ERR on the side of caution.
If I install Visual C++ now and want to Add another piece later...
How Much PAIN will the additional installation cause me ?
Will the installations play nicely together when done separately ?
Thanks :=)
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