Which C++ program do you guys use?

[Kromis]

Which program is better for a newbie? I'm going to take a Java class in a few more days and I think I should also learn some C++ while I'm at it, since Java is influenced by C++!

If there are any other programs that I did not list, please list them! 😀

 

[BFG10K]

I like Visual C++. The interface is very slick in the latest version. :thumbsup:

 

[SleepWalkerX]

I used to use Dev-C++. I use Eclipse for java right now, but I heard it could also do C++.

 

[Kromis]

Alright thanks, I'll check those out.

 

[DaveSimmons]

It depends.

For Windows application development, Visual C++ is the dominant C++ platform by a huge margin. C# might be used more for .Net development than managed C++ though, but I haven't seen any figures.

For cross-platform and linux development gnu's gcc is king and the IDE varies by platform.

 

[Kromis]

Windows Application Development!!!

I'll keep C# in mind when it comes to the .net!

Thanks Dave!

 

[Rasico]

Originally posted by: Kromis
Windows Application Development!!!

I'll keep C# in mind when it comes to the .net!

Thanks Dave!

Ever hear of Visual C# .NET? C# is already part of .NET 🙂

 

[Cooler]

If you are on a linux/unix box gcc/g++ is the only way to go.

 

[mundane]

Suggestion: If you're learning languages for the first time, and the class is teaching Java, just focus on Java. There are a couple of language elements between the two that vary considerably, and might lead to some grief on your part.

 

[Kromis]

Alright then, I'll just focus on Java. Thanks for all of your input!

 

[Red Squirrel]

I use dev C++ under windows, and G++ under linux.

 

[Kromis]

Too bad I don't have linux 😀

 

[Cooler]

Why not its Free all you need is small extra Hard Drive.

 

[mundane]

Originally posted by: Cooler
Why not its Free all you need is small extra Hard Drive.

Or you could repartition a single drive and run dual-boot.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Or in a VM if you dont want to mess with your boot loader. (I've seen many botched windows installs due to removing/changing a linux duel boot - though its possible to do) But if you are serious about learning Linux best way is a dedicated machine, you can even experiment with dual boot as well, but without worrying about trashing your main box.

 

[beyonddc]

Don't forget about Visual C++ Express.
That's free compare with the Visual C++ that you need to buy or bundled with Visual Studio.

You can get Visual C++ Express @ http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/