I've wanted to learn a desktop programming language for a while now, and I've picked C++ to start with. Yeah I know what your thinking, dont start with it, VB will be better! Well, I believe I can handle it, I mean I know most of the terms and how things work (such as for loops, if statements, etc) through MySQL, Actionscript, PHP, Javascript, etc. Problem is, I can't find any C++ compilers. I actually found one called Dev C++, but it doesn't seem to want to work when compiling. I google searched this but there are no answers. Does anyone know any good C++ compilers? Or beginner tutorials?

Thanks, Ben.

I've been trying to get into C++ for a long time, and I've used a few different compilers with no luck, so this will help me too.

The one I have gotten to work is MinGW (DOS compiler) and Crimson Editor. However, this requires some skill to set up, and I don't remember how. Also, I haven't been able to get OpenGL to install properly and compile, but this is probably my own fault. I haven't tried DirectX yet, I'm just going to wait for my highschool programming class to get to C++ (we're stuck in Flash's ActionScript until February).

I wish my school taught Flash Actionscript . My school is terrible... anyway, I had a look at some of the programs you listed, they're not really what I'm after, but if anyone can get Dev C++ working (theres a problem with a missing file called make.exe) that would be great. I hope we get a pro C++ coder in here.

Ben.

I used Dev C++ two years ago when I was learning C++ and didn't have any problems.
Have you tried re-installing it?
And some tutorials here: http://www.pixel2life.com/tutorials/c_general/

Yes I've tried reinstalling it, and even installing older versions, but nothings worked. There's like a file that doesn't show up, its called make.exe, and apparently its an important file in compiling.
Thanks for the help though.

Ben.

Hm.. weird.. Dev C++ 5 beta works fine and so does 4.

I've switched back to Dev C++ too, it's just easier that way.

Do you think you could link me to where you downloaded it?

Ben.

A good C++ Compiler is Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition

Hoot

Not sure if this is where they got theirs from but try this:

http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

or maybe

http://csjava.occ.cccd.edu/~gilberts/devcpp5/

I just searched Google.

dEcade

I can't even download it. Sourceforge keeps timing out...

Ben.

maybe try in a different browser or its your internet connection.

Hoot

Hi, I'm just new to learning the basics of C++, i just want to know what do the tutorial means by "stream is manually flushed". Ive searched the internet and still I cant find the exact definition or use of "flush"

e.g
.
cout <<"This text will appear immediately after this instruction is executed!" <<flush;


can someone tell me what is the exact meaning and use of flush and what is the difference of this to endl?
thanks in advance..a reply would be appreciated!

i just had a look on google and found this page... it says something about renaming the make file or something...

http://www.wxwidgets.org/wiki/index.php/De...und_during_make

Nevermind, I got it to download. I just selected a different mirror. And it works this time.

Ben.

Sorry to dig up a stale topic, but I feel I need to update my response.

I've been using Dev C++ for a good 3 months now and haven't had any problems with compiling OpenGL programs. It's all I've been using lately, and most of the libraries you'll need/want are available in downloadable packages listed in the package manager dialogue.

Also, in response to Hoot's first post, Visual C++ 2005 might be a good point to start at, but it will annoy you once you get to graphics;

Drunken Hyena: DirectX 9 Tutorials - C++ - What you need.

Meaning if you want to program with VC++2005 you need to downgrade your DirectX SDK.

Hope that helps someone.

Hello everyone...

I've used Dev-C++ for couple months ago... And honestly, it's good compiler...
But, why don't wxDev-C++ ?? It can use compiler : MingW / VC Express 2005.
Try to find it in sourceforge... sorry i can't give you an URL, coz my bandwith...

And for tutorial C++ URL : www.cprogramming.com

Hope i help you...

Joe