C++ Compiler question

[skilletsteve]

What are some different programs that are used to compile C++ applications, and what are the pros and cons of each?

[WingedPanther]

There's a long list of C++ compilers out there. The biggest pros/cons will deal with how closely they adhere to the ISO standard, and what additional features are included (Such as GUI with VC++ or Borland C++).

[icepack]

g++ does the trick for me


as for pro's and con's...i have no clue.
my programs have to stick to my professors' standards. as long as they stick to those standards then compiling has never been a problem.

[WingedPanther]

g++ (MinGW package) works for me. It lets me initialize arrays with a variable for the size, which is supposed to be illegal, but I don't mind that. Other than that, it seems to be very standards compliant. Microsoft and Intel's compilers are supposed to create slightly smaller binaries.

[Ronin]

I use VC++ - works good and you can get the express edition free.