Starting with C++

[marshian]

For some alt reason or another (don't ask why...) I'm currently getting interested in learning C++...
But I've got a couple of questions.

1. Do you need to compile C++ code?
2. If so, where can I find a good compiler?
3. What is a good IDE for C++? I currently use NetBeans (for Java) and I know it's possible to extend it to work with C++ as well, but I would like to know the advice of somebody.

Thanks,
Marshian

[DeadBattery]

Yes, you need to compile C++.
First, may I ask what operating system you are using? (Mac, Windows, Linux)
If you are using Mac, use Xcode.

If you are using Windows, you can use Visual C++. Never tried it but it is probably fine.

If you are using Linux, open terminal and type "g++". Then type in whatever it tells you to in order to install it. Now you can edit with a Text Editor and save as .cpp and open terminal up and do "g++ filename.cpp". (Make sure you are in the correct directory) Then type "./a.out"

[konekt]

Yes, it has to be compiled. A good IDE and no-dos-prompt-compiler you can use is Dev-C++ from Bloodshed. I personally user Visual C++ and some of Microsoft's other packages that I get free through university. You can also use Visual C++ express which is free and easier to integrate with outside libraries such as QT.

[DeadBattery]

Oh, I didn't even know Visual C++ wasn't free.
For a test, try this sample program

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
cout << "Hello World!";
}

[VPmase]

Moving this to off topic since it has nothing to do with websites. As for C++ I suggest you check out Newgrounds: http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/434835/3

[marshian]

Yes, I'm using Windows, I'll try Visual Studio and that sample program.

[shaunak]

Alternatively you may try DeV C++ as an IDE. Its less complicated.

[marshian]

Alternatively you may try DeV C++ as an IDE. Its less complicated.

I'm currently already installing Visual C++ (which has a download of 87 MB, and in installation of 1.4 GB :o)
In case I don't like it (possible with all Microsoft products), I'll check that one out.

EDIT:
Visual C++ seems to be working, it'll take me a lot of time to get used to it, and to learn C++, but that example DeadBattery gave me works =D

[Pi606]

Just to let you know...Visual C++ is different from C++. Visual C++ is managed, and runs on .NET.

Unmanaged C++ has no dependencies on .NET and is used by Dev-C++
However, i think that there is a way to write unmanaged C++ code in Visual C++

Correct me if i'm wrong, though.;)