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    Best C++ IDE

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Pikachu, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. Pikachu

    Pikachu Notebook Consultant

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    I am learning to use C++ and would appreciate recommendations for software.

    I used Code::Blockers but was very disappointed. As a beginner, I thought I made a mistake in my programs, but in fact it was a bug in the software. I spent a lot of time working out on the program and was therefore very annoyed.

    I am thinking about trying Eclipse or Visual C++, any suggestions?
     
    Pikachu, Apr 12, 2009
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    rflcptr Notebook Consultant

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    Visual C++ here. I couldn't recommend any other.
     
    rflcptr, Apr 12, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Visual studio express or Visual C++ express is recommended for beginners. It's also free from microsoft. MS loves students and you should take advantage of that.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 12, 2009
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  4. Pikachu

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    Thanks. I thought it might be the case. I tried Eclipse out of curiosity but it's too difficult for a beginnner to understand.
     
    Pikachu, Apr 12, 2009
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    Visual Studio Express Editions are free and great. By far my first choice.
     
    Ole man, Apr 12, 2009
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    visual studio is really good but i think its not for beginners , i would recommend borland C++i really contains good help files with good examples just need a little download to make help files work on vista
     
    beige, Apr 12, 2009
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  7. jackluo923

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    Visual Studio is not for beginners, but Visual studio express edition is definetly for beginners.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 12, 2009
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