Thread: Programm doesn't work right

I just now got myself a C++ book and wanted to start learning. I got Microsoft Visual C++ Express 2005 and I found the typical first program in the book

Code:

// a small C++ program
#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << "Hello, world!" << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

well I compiled and got the .exe. but it only opens for a millisecond and closes right away. The book says it should actually not do that. So what am I doing wrong? Plz don't be to complicated im a noob.

PS: I tried searchig but somehow there was nothing

I don't use getch() myself, I use std::cin.get();

Code:

// a small C++ program
#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << "Hello, world!" << std::endl;
    std::cin.get();
    return 0;
}

I don't know which one is better, but yes, you would have to use either one with every program in the book if they don't use them.

in visual c++ when your making the program next to the line return 0 click on the side
then a dot should appear this will stop the program from auto closing

if you could post a picture of your workspace I could circle the area

Originally Posted by tbca

in visual c++ when your making the program next to the line return 0 click on the side
then a dot should appear this will stop the program from auto closing

When doin that you are setting a break-point, which is irrelevant if you ask me.
Try to use one of the other methods mentioned.

Originally Posted by N0n@m3

Well thats what I meant but how do I do I do those things and why is it printed in a book if it won't work?

Thats just how windows works with console programs - If you were to try any other console-based program from within windows (Note - not from within the command box), exactly the same will happen - for example, type "ipconfig" in your start->run box, the program runs, and disappears just as quickly, before you get a chance to see the output.

use Darryl's suggestion of pressing CTRL+F5 to compile & run your programs from within MSVC++.