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Hello once again, I was just wondering now that I am reading a good C Book and want to try some of the tutorials, I was just curious what the best complier is to use? Currently I have Bloodshed Dev-C++ . I downloaded gcc I believe, I am not sure I just downloaded it off a random site since I couldn't find the link on their main site. So I downloaded gcc but confused on installing, so I am trying Turbo C++ now. I am just curious which is the best compiler that is easy and very good?
Luckly you have landed up on good compiler. Dev-C++ is a very good compiler which uses Mingw which connected to the port of GCC. I fact you compiler you program using gcc behind.
With the Dev-C++, since you are beginner its better use Dev-C++ which has a very good IDE to start with. I use Dev-C++ :)
ssharish
Thanks. The only reason I wanted to know of different compilers was because of an issue I was having. I am not sure if this is based off my computer or the code I typed in.Quote:
Originally Posted by ssharish2005
But when I use
And I compile and run it and it closes instantly, so then I got to addCode:#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("Hello World\n");
return (0);
}
I got to add that for it not to close instantly. Is that code itself or just the code? I am just following a example out of a book I got. The few compilers they suggested for use I had trouble with them.Code:#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("Hello World\n");
getchar();
return (0);
}
It depends on how you invoke the program, It should appear and close - because it's finished, why would it stay open? Some IDEs will keep the program open for you.
It is actually the expected behavior. The program does what you tell it to do and you never told it to wait before closing; thus, it never waited. You can either open your program in a console or add user input at the very end of your program to fix that problem.
Edit: NM I see exactly what you are saying.
I don't know if I should find out how to install borland C++ or gcc since the book I am reading off of suggests both those and is mainly showing what to do in the book with those compilers.
The reason I say I want to use one of those is because the examples they give me close when I am suppose to press "Enter" So I have to addto everything I do, since it is thinking I am using a different compiler that does not close on the press of enter, I believe.Code:getchar();
Run a command-line program from the command line then.
http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/...&id=1043284385
http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/...&id=1043284385
Don't ditch a wonderful compiler because of environment nonsense.
Ah, thanks. See this is why I like these forums, helpful people. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Sinkula
But wontwork as well? But I will be sure to read those links more after I am not busy.Code:getchar();
Essentially the same, depending on your program's input handling. In my preferred environment -- essentially a separate command shell, that stuff is silly and annoying.Quote:
Originally Posted by nubby
I see. Well glad for the help I got in this thread it is really helping me. I like Dev-C++ a lot and didn't want to really go to another compiler, but the book I am reading suspects I am using that compiler they listed, which is no problem now. Thanks everyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Sinkula
I think C-free 4 is very good.
You can download it using the below address.Good luck!
http://www.programarts.com/download/..._edu_setup.exe