M.Sameen Khan wrote:
> i only know programming in GWBASIC.
>
> know i bought a book of C++. but no where i was told about how to run
> those programs. i mean this is a code of a program
> #include <iostream>
> main()
> {
> cout << "Hello, world!\n";
> }
>
> now tell me where to write this code ? where to type this code in xp ?
You need a C++ compiler. GWBASIC brings back a lot of memories. Classic.
When you joined the group, you should have received the group welcome
message. It contained information on how to find a compiler.
In general, beginners should have a compiler, IDE (Integrated
Development Environment), and, most importantly, a debugger. The
compiler suite should also be up to date and ANSI C/C++ Standards
compliant. "Up to date" means that the compiler component itself was
updated sometime in the last three years.
Finding a new compiler is quite easy. c-prog maintains a massive 'Links'
section on its website. One of those sections is entitled "Compilers
(free)":
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/c-prog/links/Compilers_000986587674/
There are hundreds of free compilers to choose from. However, there are
just a handful that are popular, well supported, ANSI Standard, and free:
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express
wxDev-C++
MinGW
gcc/g++
C++ compilers are usually backwards-compatible and will also compile C
code. Of the compilers listed, Microsoft Visual C++ (including Express)
currently has the best debugger on the planet - period. If you are
learning C/C++, the ability to step through code line by line and see
what is wrong is invaluable. Other compiler suites have debuggers but
aren't nearly as good.
Should you choose to learn C++ using Microsoft Visual C++, the following
video tutorial on using the IDE is highly recommended material:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner/bb964629.aspx
There are two commercial (non-free) compilers worth mentioning as well.
Compilers that are not free have to provide a LOT of added value to
justify their cost.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional - In general, if you plan on
doing Microsoft Windows-specific GUI development (e.g. involving COM,
ATL, MFC, Office, Vista, etc.), this is the development suite to have.
Many developers enhance the environment with third-party tools such as
Visual Assist X. Also, a number of popular open source projects (e.g.
TortoiseSVN) will completely build only under the latest version of
Visual Studio Professional. Be prepared to pay Microsoft prices though.
Comeau C++ - This is the most ANSI Standards compliant compiler in
existence. Period. And it is available for virtually every modern
platform. They have an online code compiler so you can see if code that
doesn't compile under your compiler, but should, will compile under theirs.
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