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What C++ Compiler/Interpreter Program Should I Get?

Discussion in 'PC Discussion' started by Fulgar, Sep 3, 2007.

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  1. Fulgar

    Fulgar Second Year

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    Sep 3, 2007 #1
    My question is as stated above in the title what kind of C++ compiler/interpreter program should I use for programming? I'm just starting out so if anyone could tell me the basic advantages of each program or if one is easier then the other I would really appreciate it.
     
  2. Nukular Winter

    Nukular Winter The Chosen One DLP Supporter

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    Sep 3, 2007 #2
    vi + gcc

    Most of the IDEs out there do too much hand-holding for somebody who's just starting out.

    If you're learning the language for the first time, buy this.

    You're welcome.
     
  3. Heleor

    Heleor EsperJones DLP Supporter

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    Sep 10, 2007 #3
    You won't get far with a text editor. Keeping classes from overwhelming you is just easier with an IDE.

    If you're on windows, I'd actually recommend Visual Studio. Just don't use their "Wizards" for anything. Create an empty project, add a .cpp file, and start coding.

    IDEs only hold your hand if you let them.
     
  4. Nukular Winter

    Nukular Winter The Chosen One DLP Supporter

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    Sep 11, 2007 #4
    Totally disagree.

    Start out programming in an IDE and you'll be completely lost if you ever need to do things manually, because IDEs do a lot of things behind the scenes when you click the "Compile" button (that's what I was referring to as "hand-holding". Don't even get me started on "wizards"...)

    /Write your own Makefile and at least you'll have an idea of what's going on
    //Why spend the money on VS if you're just starting out? Better to save your $100 while you see if the programming thing takes.

    -NW

    p.s. This book is a nice reference if you haven't used the GNU tools before. (For that matter, O'Reilly books FTW).