Best C++ compiler for beginners

[jeyaganesh]

Hi, Anyone, please, suggest me which is the best C++ compiler for windows to start learning the programming language?
:popcorn:
-Jay

[igknighted]

g++ in cygwin

[happysmileman]

I'd say get Dev-C++, it's an IDE and comes with mingw compiler... All open source of course

[LaRoza]

I'd say get Dev-C++, it's an IDE and comes with mingw compiler... All open source of course

+1 Dev-C++, you can also use it through the command line, just like you would in Linux.

[cstudent]

I'm partial to Code::Blocks myself. http://www.codeblocks.org/

Check out the forum at http://forums.codeblocks.org/ and get the latest nightly build.

[LaRoza]

Hi, Anyone, please, suggest me which is the best C++ compiler for windows to start learning the programming language?
-Jay

If you are just starting, you might want to check my wiki for useful information. Feedback is appreciated!

(links in my sig)

[Sp4cedOut]

Code::Blocks or Dev-C++ comes with the GNU C/C++ compiler, which works exactly like the Linux version.

You can also get Microsoft Visual C++ Express Edition for free, which definitely has more features than any other Windows C++ IDE.

[LaRoza]

You can also get Microsoft Visual C++ Express Edition for free, which definitely has more features than any other Windows C++ IDE.

It is not good to get tied down to an IDE.

Many beginners confuse IDE's with compilers.

[Fonon]

Since your running Linux, I advise you to install Geany. Look for it under Add/Remove Programs.

[ddrichardson]

Learning C++ in Windows can be a little challenging - my advice is to stick with a simple IDE such as Geany for the meantime (a version is available for Windows) and a compiler, see here (http://www.thefreecountry.com/compilers/cpp.shtml).

If its just for personal interest there are some great books to start out with - an oldie but goodie is Nuts and Bolts (http://www.amazon.co.uk/C-Nuts-Bolts-Experienced-Programmers/dp/0078821401/ref=sr_1_1/026-8092732-1783631?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188332791&sr=8-1) by Schildt or anything by Bjarne Stroustrup. These tend to work from the basics avoiding GUI programming - which really needs a good grasp of classes.

If it's for a course then use whatever compiler they recommend - otherwise you run into unforseen problems, I used gpp throughtout Uni and everyone else use Borland's Turbo C++ (yes I know I'm showing my age) - and was forever running into problems with implementation and libraries.

Oh yeah and +1 Dev-C++

[bmh2005]

What simple free to use compiler would everyone recommend for C?

[nonewmsgs]

What simple free to use compiler would everyone recommend for C?
GCC

the world famous

[bmh2005]

how do i get it? can i just do the apt-get install GCC or something like that?

[hellmet]

I just downloaded DEV C++, and I've got to say, its a nice program. Thanks for the suggestion guys!

[LaRoza]

how do i get it? can i just do the apt-get install GCC or something like that?



sudo aptitude install build-essential


Actually, you already have GCC, but you do not have the headers, so install build-essential.

[mikeypizano]

Where does one get the Linux Dev C++?

[LaRoza]

Where does one get the Linux Dev C++?

Quick google search: http://freshmeat.net/projects/dev-cpp/

[gnusci]

You can find a load of answers about programing in:

Programming Talk (http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=39)