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Hi, I have a doubt regarding the compiler which I installed. I am using Borland C++. I think the version is 4.52.
Is it possible to compile and execute C programs. If possible, wat extension should I use to save the C files..?
Also Whether it is possible for me to work out Graphics in C...?
Waiting for your reply. Bye.
satyan
- I think Borland automatically detects whether to compile as c or c++ by the extension of your filename. But yeah, it does.
- The extension for a C file is .c
- You can make graphics in C using graphics libraries, but thats a bit more of an advanced topic, in which you'd probably turn to explore C++ before you get to.
Since you're new I'd suggest Dev-Cpp by the way, its a Windows IDE and IMHO more clear and simple when starting.
Erm, I have heard that Borland compilers fail to fully implement the C++ C standard, but it all depends on what updated version you have. I use Dev C++ and wprks fine for me.
To be honest, as C++ has retained almost all of C, there should not be a problem for your queery. Although, some older compilers do not accept newer headers:
example:
old header == #include <iostream.h> ' used in C'
new header == #include <iostream> 'used in almost evrey new comiler and IDE.
it really depends on what you want to do, but I would of throught the Borland compiler would be able to link the C programs, if you have any errors you do not understand ask the board, that is what we are here for!! Good luck in your coding
That is true of most compilers, not just Borland.Quote:
Originally Posted by swgh
Borland aims for standard compliance, and comes reasonably close, particularly with later compilers. AFAIK, they do not support C99 (the C standard of 1999). There are some features of C++ (eg export) that do not work with Borland compilers; but that's true of most vendors. Older versions of compilers tend to be less compliant with standards than later versions.
Borland compilers aren't perfect, but they are pretty reasonable.
Dev C++ is another compiler which is imperfect, but also pretty reasonable.Quote:
Originally Posted by swgh
There are some differences (eg it is possible to create C code that will not compiler with a C++ compiler), but what you say is mostly correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by swgh
No C compiler has ever supported either <iostream.h> or <iostream>. They have only ever been C++ specific headers.Quote:
Originally Posted by swgh
<iostream.h> is supported by some older, pre-standard, C++ compilers. It was superseded, during the C++ standardisation process, by <iostream>. Standard C++ only supports <iostream>, but some C++ compilers support <iostream.h> for backward compatibility to older, prestandard, versions of C++.
thank you grumpy, I was a little unsure about the headers, you have put me straight lol!
hi, thanks a lot for everyone who replied for my query. Although I am a beginner, I think B C++ is enough. once again, thanks to everyone.
bye.
satyan.