A good C++ Compiler...

[Sylvie]

I need a good C++ compiler that is free. I am just starting to learn C++ and I need one with a good user interface that is easy to use... I tried Dev-C++ and its ok but when I compile my program and try to run it, the program opens for maybe 1 second before disapearing OR it just doesnt open at all...

[Necronopticous]

JGRASP is a good multi-language development environment, it supports C++.

[bipper]

use gcc if you have a spare linux box - for window$ use dev-c++ available at www.bloodshed.net It uses the MingW base libs and is top of the sexyness. Good luck!

Bipper

[Flying Mullet]

But bipper really loves Java so take whatever he says in regards to C++ with a grain of salt.

[bipper]

string sarcasm = 'Lawl.' ;
string message='
Flying Mullet of Fury had a hint of sarcasm in there. I loathe Java.
With that cleared up, I am currently applying for a Java Gig that pays very well ><

I am a sell out.';

applying sting to object, applying object to object

compileing....
....
...........................................................................................
..............................................(35 minutes later)
unknown object at line 666

Bipper$ ./rm -rf life

[Flying Mullet]

I am currently applying for a Java Gig that pays very well ><

I am a sell out.

[Shoeberto]

use gcc if you have a spare linux box - for window$ use dev-c++ available at www.bloodshed.net It uses the MingW base libs and is top of the sexyness. Good luck!

Bipper

I second Dev-C++. I'm a bit fan of it.

[Samuraid]

I tried Dev-C++ and its ok but when I compile my program and try to run it, the program opens for maybe 1 second before disapearing OR it just doesnt open at all...

The program may be running, but as soon as it finishes, windows closes the terminal window. The best way to test the program is to open a new terminal window (run "cmd"), cd to your the folder where Dev-C++ is compiling your program, and run your program manually in the terminal.

[bipper]

this simple peice of code will stop that from occouring.

system(“PAUSE”);

The cleaner way would be to asc for user input before terminating (ie "Press any key to contine" Followed by a getchar command

bipper

[Samuraid]

If you use system(), make sure to include stdlib.h

[Endless]

As a development environment, get <a href="http://www.eclipse.org/">Eclipse</a>. Seriously. It works for <a href="http://www.eclipse.org/jdt/">Java development</a>, <a href="http://www.eclipse.org/cdt/">C/C++ development</a>, and more.

[bipper]

Eclipse is good for sure. I have to use it at work, but it can get a little distracting at points. Don't worry about Java development though I personally do not like eclipse, but that has to do more with an extreme bias against its creators.

I try to stick with GCC and compliance myself. If you really want to learn c, get a linux box and use GCC as stated above

Bipper

[Samuraid]

gcc + a good makefile &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; most.

[bipper]

gcc + a good makefile &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<del> most.</del> all

[Dr Unne]

Another vote for GCC.

But who needs Eclipse when you can have Vim.