Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

Ok, time to get off my ass and learn C and C++. However, I'm having a bit of trouble finding a free compiler; I'm a newbie so it needs to have a friendly and explanatory GUI if possible. Just post name and/or link, thanks :D

Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

Hello,

I would recommend Bloodshed Dev-C++ for C++ programming.

If you want to compile C code, I would suggest using a C compiler such as GCC. I'm un-aware of any free available IDE envrionments for the C language. Though you may be able to compile C code in Dev-C++. I've never tried, though.


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Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

>Though you may be able to compile C code in Dev-C++.
You can. You just need to be sure that the source file extension is .c instead of .cpp.

Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

Ok, downloaded and found an online tutorial and I've already hit a bit of trouble:

// my first program in C++



#include <iostream.h>



int main ()

{

  cout << "Hello World!";

  return 0;

}

Thats the program. I compile and run as a .cpp. It seems to compile fine ("hello.exe" appears in folder), but when it comes to running, it shows the DOS box to display the text, and immediatly (spelling?) closes. The log displays something like this:

In file included from C:/Dev-Cpp/include/c++/3.3.1/backward/iostream.h:31,

                 from /my folder etc/hello.cpp:3:

C:/Dev-Cpp/include/c++/3.3.1/backward/backward_warning.h:32:2: warning: #warning This file includes at least one deprecated or antiquated header. Please consider using one of the 32 headers found in section 17.4.1.2 of the C++ standard. Examples include substituting the <X> header for the <X.h> header for C++ includes, or <sstream> instead of the deprecated header <strstream.h>. To disable this warning use -Wno-deprecated.



Execution terminated

Compilation successful

What am I doing wrong :S

Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

Hello,

You may want to try:

// my first program in C++



#include <iostream>

using namespace std;



int main (void) {

        // Display text

        cout << "Hello World!" << endl;

        // Pause screen

        cin.get();

        // Terminate program

        return 0;

}

The function get() extracts a character from the stream and returns its value. It's a good way of pausing the console screen.


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Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

I've used Bloodshed too, very good for beginners.

If you like bells and whistles Microsofts EVT C++ is free from their site, It's designed to compile for programming mobile devices like smartphones or pocket PC's. I've done a couple of tools for my Pocket PC on it, it's a great toy !

Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

Ah I was looking at programming for the Palm OS as I have a PalmOne Zire, so I might look into that :D

Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

Pelles C is free and comes with support for Pocket PC and Smartphones. It has a great IDE and helpfile!

Download it from:
http://smorgasbordet.com/pellesc/index.htm

Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

I've been following this thread and I also downloaded the Bloodshed compiler. Can you tell me where that online tutorial is?

Re: Best free C/C++ compiler for a newbie?
 

I would also recommend DevC++, also DJGPP is useful if you want to program old VGA graphics.