Thread: super newbie

First you should test that your compiler is installed correctly. You can do so with the following two programs. The first is standard C++ for modern compilers and the second is pre-standard C++ for older compilers.

Code:

#include <iostream>

int main()
{
  std::cout<<"Test"<<std::endl;
}

Code:

#include <iostream.h>

int main()
{
  cout<<"Test\n";
  return 0;
}

If neither of these work then the problem is likely a bad installation or configuration. If one or both of them compiles then the problem is an error in your code.

well theres several problems in your code. I dont see an ending bracket and you are printing your number out wrong.

Code:

#include <iostream.h> 

int main()
{
  int blatt;

  cout << "Enter a number: ";
  cin >> blatt;

  cout << endl; //skip a line

  cout << "Your number is " << blatt;

  return 0;
}

ok ty Princeton and Vicious
what princeton said was the good thing
but i have 1 question remaining:
does someone now a good tutorial for c++ wich is up to date and working properly on dev c++

and ty alll for your posts/help

I have found this tutorial to be an excellent start.

Originally Posted by Princeton

I have found this tutorial to be an excellent start.

ty but what is that "std" thing
because in a lot of older tutorials you didnt need it .
is it new or something?? and
using namespace std;
will prevent you from constantly typing this?:
std::cout<<"nou zeg "<<std::endl;


thnx in advance
i am going 2 bed now works awaits tommorow early

>>but what is that "std" thing
std is a namespace. Namespaces are basically boxes that keep you from mixing up all of your stuff. Instead of saying "use whichever X you find first" you can now say "use the X in the Y box". This solves some rather irritating problems in larger projects where two or more libraries use the same names, but it also means that everything in the standard library is in the std namespace and must now be qualified by saying <namespace>::<name>.

>>because in a lot of older tutorials you didnt need it
Pre-standard C++ did not support namespaces so you will not see them in older code. Despite the apparent convenience of that, it is better to use the newer and more powerful standard library.

>>using namespace std;
>>will prevent you from constantly typing this?:
There are three ways to qualify names in a namespace. The first is the most direct; you simply qualify a name with its namespace with every use.

Code:

std::cout<<"A"<<std::endl;
std::cout<<"Test"<<std::endl;

The second approach is to qualify a specific name for the scope in which you plan to use it. Then you can avoid having to qualify every use of the name within the regions of that scope. Those names that are not qualified in this way must still be qualified directly.

Code:

using std::cout;

cout<<"A"<<std::endl;
cout<<"Test"<<std::endl;

The third and final method is to qualify all names in a namespace with a single command. This is the most convenient way but also the most dangerous as it effectively removes the protection of namespaces within the scope of its effect. All names within the namespace can now be used unqualified.

Code:

using namespace std;

cout<<"A"<<endl;
cout<<"Test"<<endl;

Which method or combination of methods you use is up to you. Different people have different preferences.

i realy owe you 1 princeton
realy
now i canmove on to learn c++
thnx again

@ kamikadam :

I am a newbie too,maybe my answer is stupid ,forgive me.
I think this statement maybe some error:

cout<<"dit nummer??:"blaat;

maybe should change like this:

Code:

cout<<"dit nummer??:"<<blaat;   //insert one "<<"

Originally Posted by toysoldier

@ kamikadam :

I am a newbie too,maybe my answer is stupid ,forgive me.
I think this statement maybe some error:



maybe should change like this:

Code:

cout<<"dit nummer??:"<<blaat;   //insert one "<<"

you are right indeed
i made a mistake i could have knew that but i am a bit sloppy
sometimes
but ty