Visual C++ compiler ?

[rh71]

I've been tasked to find a "visual C++ compiler program". What does that actually mean ? I don't know anything about C++ or what programs are out there... except that MS makes a Visual C++ (6.0?) program...

Help pls.

 

[Frodolives]

http://www.borland.com/downloads/download_cbuilder.html

You can find some tools for it also by looking at nonags.com under the other/programming category.

 

[Spydermag68]

From MS there is Visual Studio C++ 6.0, Visual Studio C++.NET 2003, Visual Studio C++.NET 2005 Beta.

These compilers can produce c++ code and Windows programming for Windows OSs.

 

[rh71]

so if requisition either of Visual Studio C++ 6.0 or .NET 2003, I'm fulfilling this request, correct ? Is version 6.0 a lot older than 2003 ?

 

[Snapster]

Basically it's a C++ compiler which will let you 'visually' manage your project using an IDE, that includes class browsing, form design, file management /editing, intellisense. Rather than being stuck with command line compilation and editing. Think Basic/Visual basic

Borland, Bloodshed Dev(I think ) are two, MS is one of the only ones who stuck Visual on the front of the product. Visual C++ 6.0 or Visual C++ 2003/5 Express Edition will do, the whole studio would be overkill imho.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: rh71
I've been tasked to find a "visual C++ compiler program". What does that actually mean ? I don't know anything about C++ or what programs are out there... except that MS makes a Visual C++ (6.0?) program... Help pls.

You need more info from whoever tasked you, especially if any collaboration is going on then everyone needs matching versions.

Are they working on existing VC6 projects? .NET projects? Using Borland products with different libraries / frameworks / dev environment?

 

[EagleKeeper]

Crossing between Borland and MS is a pain that requires either extra work up the front or loss of hair in the rear.

I suspect as Dave states, they are looking for MS product. By going with the .NET, you will achieve backward compatability with VS6.0.

However, once you move a project to .Net you may not be able to move it back to VS6.0

Therefore find out what your customer is using and get the same version.

 

[rh71]

:thumbsup: thanks guys.

 

[b4u]

I'm also entering into this C++ stuff, and I'm trying out the free Dev-C++ compiler.

Looks great so far ... and it's free