where to type in the codes/programming?

[ernstmd]

Hi,

I'm totally new to this, and want to learn how to use the c++ programming.

i have read the first pages under http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/

So my question is, Where do i type in the codes? do i need a program or open a cmd promt or something? to try the examples shown in the tutorial.

Thank you in advance

[coder777]

you need an ide (integrated development environment):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_development_environment

you can download Code::Blocks to begin with:

http://www.codeblocks.org/

they come with an editor where you can type your code, compile, and debug

[MikeyBoy]

You'll need to type them into a file, using whichever editor you're most comfortable with. By convention, a file containing source C++ code should have a filename extension of ".cpp" or ".cxx", while header files to be included should have a filename extension of ".h".

You'll then need a C++ compiler program to turn your code into an executable that can be run.

[ResidentBiscuit]

You don't need an IDE. All you need is a text editor and a compiler, which is what I recommend. If you know how to compile and link from a command line, then you won't be so lost when your IDE spits out errors at you.

[SamuelAdams]

I've been using http://www.bloodshed.net/

[ResidentBiscuit]

You should change -_-

[Moschops]

Please don't use that. It's bad.

[Chervil]

@SamuelAdams
Notice that is abandoned, not updated since 2005. Use this instead: http://orwelldevcpp.blogspot.co.uk/

[ResidentBiscuit]

I'm always curious how so many new-comers end up with bloodshed, with it's longstanding bad name now.

[Moschops]

It comes up as the second hit if I search google for "c++ compiler" :(

[ResidentBiscuit]

Ah yup it's the first hit for me :/