beginners C++ compiler

fengshaun · #1 25th December 2007, 05:22 AM

I just started to learn C++ today and I need a good and basic C++ compiler which would be good and fast for basic C++ codes! any ideas on which compiler would be suitable?
If possible, please give me some hints on how to start using it right away.

thanks

forkbomb · #2 25th December 2007, 05:43 AM

GCC.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Compiler_Collection

su
yum install gcc

Consider these, too:
yum install compat-libstdc++-33 compat-libstdc++-296 compat-gcc-34 compat-gcc-34-c++

If this is for a class, your prof should probably have some suggestions.

Seve · #3 25th December 2007, 05:44 AM

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fengshaun · #4 25th December 2007, 07:09 PM

how can I use it?

by the way, I don's have a prof, I'm learning it on my own!
and also, what I exactly want is a program that I can write my code in it and then with one click it shows me the result (for console programs) for example, there would be a place to write your code and a toolbar that has a build, run, etc buttons on it and an output at the bottom!

fengshaun · #5 25th December 2007, 08:55 PM

THANKS VERY MUCH
i KNOW HOW TO USE IT NOW!

forkbomb · #6 26th December 2007, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fengshaun

how can I use it?

by the way, I don's have a prof, I'm learning it on my own!
and also, what I exactly want is a program that I can write my code in it and then with one click it shows me the result (for console programs) for example, there would be a place to write your code and a toolbar that has a build, run, etc buttons on it and an output at the bottom!

I've never coded in C++, but I just had a class in Java (very similar languages). Basically, when working, I had a directory where I kept my Java classes and raw source files (*.java), subdivided by chapter in the book and so forth. I kept two windows open:

1 terminal for compiling and running the apps with java
1 text editor for writing the code.

I like Bluefish - it's got context highlighting and it worked for Java for me even though Bluefish is more geared towards web development. But there are other nice text editing programs (e.g. Kate) with context highlighting - poke around the repos.

No need to yell, by the way.

linuxpcmancn · #7 26th December 2007, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fengshaun

how can I use it?

by the way, I don's have a prof, I'm learning it on my own!
and also, what I exactly want is a program that I can write my code in it and then with one click it shows me the result (for console programs) for example, there would be a place to write your code and a toolbar that has a build, run, etc buttons on it and an output at the bottom!

It seems as if you would like to have a C++ IDE just likes the IDE in windows which only

need a click then the program runs.But gcc/g++ is just a command line tool,man gcc or man

g++ you can get all the information you want.C/C++ IDE in linux system,MinGW Developer

Studio is a good choice.But I suggest you thinking in linux,not windows.

mdulzo · #8 26th December 2007, 05:28 AM

When ever i use an IDE now, they seem too confusing. I was using Eclipse for a while, but I always end up back with vim and gcc. I do remember bloodshed's dev-c++ being my favorite IDE ever. It was simple and intuitive. Sadly, their project has stalled and I don't think theres a linux port (its GPL'd windows software without a linux port, crazy huh?)

Anyways, if you take a little time to learn them: vim, make, gdb, and gcc will be your best friend

forkbomb · #9 26th December 2007, 06:23 AM

Ahh, I see now. An IDE. Yeah, try Eclipse. Think yum install eclipse-sdk will get you a pretty extensive IDE for a variety of languages.

Never could get into IDE's myself, though. We did a little bit with them in my last programming class and it seemed like more of a hindrance than anything, but nice for debugging. Then again, I'm sort of a KISS guy.

stevea · #10 26th December 2007, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linuxpcmancn

It seems as if you would like to have a C++ IDE just likes the IDE in windows which only

need a click then the program runs.But gcc/g++ is just a command line tool,man gcc or man

g++ you can get all the information you want.C/C++ IDE in linux system,MinGW Developer

Studio is a good choice.But I suggest you thinking in linux,not windows.

Yes this is correct. gcc, ld and make are just command line tools, but if you learn to use then quite powerful. Also consider the 'jam' builder tool ["yum -y install jam"].

There are numerous IDEs for Linux, but I am not a fan of any IDE. Eclipse for C++ is generic and common and works OK [eclipse and eclipse-cdt packages], KDevelope anjuta have fans.

There are a huge number of sw development packages for fedora. Use pirut and go to the
Development/Development Tools list.

fengshaun · #11 29th December 2007, 01:37 AM

ok, now on another computer, I install gcc and compat-libstdc++-33 compat-libstdc++-296 compat-gcc-34 compat-gcc-34-c++ but when I type:

g++ something.cpp

it says:

bash: command not found.

what should I do?

daverj · #12 29th December 2007, 06:35 AM

Code:

yum install gcc-c++

fengshaun · #13 29th December 2007, 04:54 PM

works...thanks

fengshaun · #14 29th December 2007, 05:45 PM

ok now I want to give my program (baby program) to my friend who is unfortunately using windows. So, how do I compile this .cpp source in windows so others would be able to use it there!?

daverj · #15 29th December 2007, 06:17 PM

programs compiled for Unix/Linux cannot be executed in Windows and vice versa. Therefore, you would need to compile the source code in Windows.

Just a thought: although people on this forum are glad to help, asking every question you have about c++ programming on this forum is not a good way to learn c++. You really need to get a book or look up tutorials online.

davidj