What complier do you think is best fo C++ programming, and how much would you recomend buying microsoft visual studio?
What complier do you think is best fo C++ programming, and how much would you recomend buying microsoft visual studio?
Hmmm, not sure if this is relevent.... but - I saw a test once where the person tried the VC++ 6.0 compiler.. and a borland one, I can't recite the facts (which are most important), but I do know - not only did the Borland compiler compile faster; it also ran faster. I don't know if that really helps, considering they were both close together...
I've heard that Microsoft Visual C++ is more powerful for Windows programming than Borland C++ builder, mainly because it supports the Windows architecture and other Windows stuff better. Maybe it is slower in compiling, but the most important thing is the result of the compilation.
I have Borland C++ Builder 6, and I have used Visual C++ 6 before, I find C++ Builder easier to develop Windows applications. I do not notice a difference in there speed. I liked the Visual C++ IDE a little better, maybe I just have not learned all about the C++ Builder one.
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There's no "best compiler" type of thingie.
If there was we all would be using it and you wouldn't be asking this question.
As for recommending VC. I do recommend it. Either VC or Borland. My opinion here is solely based on the IDE. I still have little knowledge of the language so that I can take the compiler into consideration.
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honestly.... unless your like some hardcore programming freak...
A free compiler like Dev-C++ would work just fine...
I have dev-c++ and borland C++ and theres not that much difference.
But for beginners... dev-c++ is the easiest to work.
What is C++?
I may be bad at programming, but by far I know which is the best compiler okay get, <bold> Metrowerks Codewarrior 7.0!! </bold>
What can it do that other compilers can't?
First off it is a C/C++/Java compiler
Then you can choose what OS you want to write code for. Such as Mac OS or Windows. I am at my cottage now so I can't run it to see if there are any other special features, although I am sure there are.
This does not make it a good C++ compiler. When talking about good compilers, we're usually talking about the result of the compilation. Is fast, does it take a lot of memory, does it make optimal use of the processor etc.First off it is a C/C++/Java compiler
Then you can choose what OS you want to write code for. Such as Mac OS or Windows. I am at my cottage now so I can't run it to see if there are any other special features, although I am sure there are.
I use GCC most. But for Windows programming, I prefer Visual C++. It is easy to use with all those other Windows stuff like MFC and it comes with a good debugger.
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But this ofcourse doesn't mean CodeWarrior is bad, I've heard very good stories about it. But I've never tried it.
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ive heard that gcc's programs run fastest. as for dos, probably turbo c++ ... windows? i dunno, maybe borlands .. speed does make a difference if youre coding 3d apps and games.
