C/c++

RiseAgainst · 9th April 2008, 04:23 PM

Does anyone program in c/c++? what editor do you use?

im looking at Dev C++, is there any better?

humndislocation · 9th April 2008, 04:51 PM

Yeah, I code in C++.

If you're programming for windows, then I'd recommend you go with Microsoft Visual Studio. It's by far, the best integrated development environment and debugger I've used.

There's a free version of visual studio for C++ programming, called Visual C++ Express
Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition

Alternatively, if you're a student, you can often get the professional versions of Visual Studio for free, or for next to nothing.

: : Scott : : · 9th April 2008, 05:38 PM

Definitely use one of the flavours of Visual Studio if you can, it's ace.

humndislocation · 9th April 2008, 05:44 PM

But if for some reason you decide against Visual Studio, I would recommend against DevC++, as it's no longer in development, meaning that there will be no new features or bug fixes.

Red_Baron · 9th April 2008, 08:03 PM

For software development I would tend to look for an Ecplise plugin for the language.

It just so happens there is one for C\C++ called CDT (C/C++ Development Tools)

You will find more information (including many useful "how-to" articles) and the free download here:
Eclipse C/C++ Development Tooling - CDT

You will of course need to download and install Eclipse (Eclipse.org home) which is also free and open source hence why there are so many plugins for it including ones that support CVS , Subversion and Ant.

Of course this suggestion is based on the assumption that you are new to the C/C++ world. The plugin is fairly new compared to VS and does not include such things as MFC support and has limited debugging.

However for beginners (and indeed many advanced developers) it is ideal as it has all the tools to get going including design and unit testing utilities which, if used, mean less dependencies on debugging ;-)

Hope this has been of some help.

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9th April 2008, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
humndislocation Hardcore is serious guys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 5,996 Band: Blasphemous Necrorapist	Yeah, I code in C++. If you're programming for windows, then I'd recommend you go with Microsoft Visual Studio. It's by far, the best integrated development environment and debugger I've used. There's a free version of visual studio for C++ programming, called Visual C++ Express Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition Alternatively, if you're a student, you can often get the professional versions of Visual Studio for free, or for next to nothing.

9th April 2008, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
: : Scott : : Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 7,138	Definitely use one of the flavours of Visual Studio if you can, it's ace.

9th April 2008, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
humndislocation Hardcore is serious guys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 5,996 Band: Blasphemous Necrorapist	But if for some reason you decide against Visual Studio, I would recommend against DevC++, as it's no longer in development, meaning that there will be no new features or bug fixes.

9th April 2008, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red_Baron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dundee/Alyth hybrid Posts: 1,502 Band: 15 Minutes	For software development I would tend to look for an Ecplise plugin for the language. It just so happens there is one for C\C++ called CDT (C/C++ Development Tools) You will find more information (including many useful "how-to" articles) and the free download here: Eclipse C/C++ Development Tooling - CDT You will of course need to download and install Eclipse (Eclipse.org home) which is also free and open source hence why there are so many plugins for it including ones that support CVS , Subversion and Ant. Of course this suggestion is based on the assumption that you are new to the C/C++ world. The plugin is fairly new compared to VS and does not include such things as MFC support and has limited debugging. However for beginners (and indeed many advanced developers) it is ideal as it has all the tools to get going including design and unit testing utilities which, if used, mean less dependencies on debugging ;-) Hope this has been of some help.