I searched for an answer, but I didn't find one. I'm just wondering which is easier, better, any opinions around here?
I'm already using DevC++ but haven't got the Borland to run because of confusing install procedure. So I'm wondering if it's even worth switching over?
I'm looking to switch because I alway get errors for code I reproduce exactly from my book "Learn C++ in 21 days."
As you can see I have about 3 issues here!
But I'm really only looking for a kind reply of any sort.
Thank you!
I think Borland includes more header files and I'm used to the command line so I use Borland's BCC 5.5. I think the installation procedure is easy because I'm a computer addict.Dev-C++, at least I think, has different errors that cause slightly different syntax and Dev-C++ is not as flexible in syntax as BCC55.
Child who knows C++Using Borland C/C++ Compiler 5.5 (Command Line Version)
Hey, I'm not an experienced programmer but I was using Dev when I started a few months ago and I didn't like it for the reasons you stated. I am using Microsoft's Visual C++ 6.0 now and I like it much better and I don't get any dumb errors that dev gave me.
You probably get error in your code because you are using old header files do they look like this?
#warning This file includes at least one deprecated or antiquated header.
Woop?
paper-pant,
you tried open watcom??? i found it very nice
jmgk
MinGW Studio... wonderful, free, almost a clone of the MSVC++ IDE
i cant believe people are complaining about dev-c++
i dont find anything wrong with it. but i would definitly try out the MinGW Studio it is excellent.
I'm looking to switch because I alway get errors for code I reproduce exactly from my book "Learn C++ in 21 days."Just a question to the 2 of you: did you use code such asI am using Microsoft's Visual C++ 6.0 now and I like it much better and I don't get any dumb errors that dev gave me.
#include <iostream.h>
as opposed to
#include <iostream>
and/or
void main()
as opposed to
int main()
in those programs that you had trouble with?
Look up a C++ Reference and learn How To Ask Questions The Smart WayOriginally Posted by Bjarne Stroustrup (2000-10-14)
Thank you for the help!
Yes I have been getting "antiquated header" errors, and it said something about how to fix it. So I will follow those steps. Is that all I should know about those?
Based on your helpful input I think I will use DevC++ until I get through my lessons, then I will spend money on another product once I know I am able to accomplish programming in C++.
Thank you each for your time and help
I too agree that Mingw Studio is great. You should try it out.
Once Dev-C++ 5 gets out of beta it too will be excellent IMO.
I think dev is still excellent even though it is still in beta. I think it will be wonderfull once it is out of beta
btw: Mingw Studio is pretty cool
Woop?
I use Dev-4 so I don't get depricated header errors. I don't understand when to put std:: or when to put using std::. When do you, I mean, you have to put it unexpectedly in std::string and you don't have to put it in int and do you have to put it in for header file functions? When do you use std:: or using std::?
Child who knows C++Using Borland C/C++ Compiler 5.5 (Command Line Version)
I am also using Teach Yourself C++ in 21 days using Dev-C++. The only compile errors I've been having are that <iostream.h> should be <iostream> and that it doesn't include using namespace std. The sample code should work, then.
The GCC in the latest beta of Dev is more up to date with the current C++ standard.
Child, any built in c++ commands(int, class, struct, float, enum, this, while, for, to name some of the many(30-50, I think)) are built into c++ - it's what c++ is made of. String isn't a built in command(which is why you need to use <string> to use it), and is in the std namespace.
string, cout, cin, are some of the most used commands in the std namespace.
