Which Editors/Compilers?
I'm returning to programming after a 20 year break of doing other things. I would like to get into C++ in a big way and would like to know of what you would recommend as am editor and compiler for the following platforms, please?
Windows 7
Android Phone (to code and compile on the phone itself)
Windows Mobile 6 (again, I would like to write code on my Windows Mobile 6 device)
Ubuntu
Thanks for any advice. :)
Windows 7
Android Phone (to code and compile on the phone itself)
Windows Mobile 6 (again, I would like to write code on my Windows Mobile 6 device)
Ubuntu
Thanks for any advice. :)
| Windows 7 |
i don't know if visual studio 2008 pro will work, but i guess it should be...
| I'm returning to programming after a 20 year break of doing other things |
wow, how old are you?
This is great, thank you.
My age? Please forgive my not divulging any personal info, but I'm sure there are many guys here that are older. :) Just did a quick calculation and realised it has been 27 years since I dropped out of programming. I would write software with an interest in robotics, but my role then was to write software to allow the disabled to use devices which would allow them to use computers to communicate, and occupy themselves. When you're locked inside a disability you need stimulus. I would also modify popular software to make it usable for the disabled to use some specific applications. So, if ever my terminology seems a little dated, please update me. :)
Anyway, the above suggestions, Code::Blocks MinGW v10.05, would they allow me to write software that would give the program a professional windowed look? Or, would they all have to work from within a DOS box environment, please? If I have to use a Visual Studio option to do this, then I suppose it will be a necessary evil, but really I want something that doesn't come with so much unnecessary baggage.
You're all so very friendly, thank you for your help. :)
My age? Please forgive my not divulging any personal info, but I'm sure there are many guys here that are older. :) Just did a quick calculation and realised it has been 27 years since I dropped out of programming. I would write software with an interest in robotics, but my role then was to write software to allow the disabled to use devices which would allow them to use computers to communicate, and occupy themselves. When you're locked inside a disability you need stimulus. I would also modify popular software to make it usable for the disabled to use some specific applications. So, if ever my terminology seems a little dated, please update me. :)
Anyway, the above suggestions, Code::Blocks MinGW v10.05, would they allow me to write software that would give the program a professional windowed look? Or, would they all have to work from within a DOS box environment, please? If I have to use a Visual Studio option to do this, then I suppose it will be a necessary evil, but really I want something that doesn't come with so much unnecessary baggage.
You're all so very friendly, thank you for your help. :)
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With C++ you can make either a DOS window, or regular window. You will have to code it differently, but it's possible. Visual C++ doesn't show you what you can see, it's just like Code::Blocks, you just see code, THEN you can see the program once you compile & execute it. I know, visual basic shows you a preview of the program, but Visual C++ doesn't. Stupid huh? Anyway, yes you can code a regular window in C++.
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