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Are there any C++ compiles that are better than others? I used to think they were all the same, but one time I tried to compile a simple piece of code I wrote with one compiler and it didn't work, but then it did with another. Could someone explain that (and my original question)?
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, Jul 03 2006 03:50 PM
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Posted 03 July 2006 - 04:20 PM
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well fairly simple, compilers do make a difference and I will explain why really quickly here.
One thing that you need to take into account is the age of the compiler (the date it was created) . Today'ss compilers have substantial improvement over old compilers. Algorithms are optimized and some other factors as well, therefore, there is a difference on the compilers you use. Try switching compilers and you will be the different results, until you find one that suits you better.
I do not program in C++ so I cannot suggest one good compiler, although I think Borland C++ already comes with one and it has to be excellent since it is one of the best tools used by developers.
One thing that you need to take into account is the age of the compiler (the date it was created) . Today'ss compilers have substantial improvement over old compilers. Algorithms are optimized and some other factors as well, therefore, there is a difference on the compilers you use. Try switching compilers and you will be the different results, until you find one that suits you better.
I do not program in C++ so I cannot suggest one good compiler, although I think Borland C++ already comes with one and it has to be excellent since it is one of the best tools used by developers.
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Posted 04 July 2006 - 11:23 AM
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I've used Dev C++, and something happened to me that was similar to Kaabi. I got a book on C++ and tried the code, and it didn't work! But then when I saw a tutorial online, the code was different, and I tried that and it worked. Wasted a lot of money on the book, though.
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Posted 04 July 2006 - 02:44 PM
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Mostly those types of problems aren't related to the compiler, but the target platform or "standard" libraries (your C++ book may have expected the GNU libs, but they aren't standard on Windows). Compiler differences generally boil down to different optimization methods, and other tricks. I don't do C/C++ much anymore, but everyone tells me Intel's compiler is the fastest (it's also pretty expensive). I generally stick with the GNU compiler, Microsoft's Visual C++, or SCO's compiler when I'm unlucky enough to be in that environment without GNU tools.
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 05:49 PM
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>>I think Borland C++ already comes with one and it has to be excellent since
>>it is one of the best tools used by developers.
I recommend against using Borland C++ compiler.
It has poor compliance to the C++ standard.
The free GNU 3.x/4.x C++ compiler is far more compliance to the C++ standard, and it comes with Dev C++ which is a free C++ IDE.
http://www.bloodshed.net
The MS VC++ 8.0 compiler also has very good compliance, and you can get a free version via following link:
http://msdn.microsof...vstudio/express
>>it is one of the best tools used by developers.
I recommend against using Borland C++ compiler.
It has poor compliance to the C++ standard.
The free GNU 3.x/4.x C++ compiler is far more compliance to the C++ standard, and it comes with Dev C++ which is a free C++ IDE.
http://www.bloodshed.net
The MS VC++ 8.0 compiler also has very good compliance, and you can get a free version via following link:
http://msdn.microsof...vstudio/express
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Posted 08 July 2006 - 08:18 AM
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Yes, as I said, Dev C++ was the version of C++ I got. I think I deleted it or something, well, I can't find it.
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Posted 15 July 2006 - 12:37 PM
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I like microsoft visual c++ 6.0 better then most compilers but dev c++ is good and free!
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Posted 23 July 2006 - 01:55 AM
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dev c++ is definitely much better than using plain shell login for university computers. my roommate thanked me kindly after helping him discover it after 3 years of programming without.
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Posted 23 July 2006 - 06:10 AM
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When you're comparing compilers, you have to be careful to seperate it from the IDE. GNU (and thus MinGW) are good about being standards compliant. MS and Intel are also good. There are some others out there as well, such as Comeu (sp?) that are reported to be very good.
IDEs often bring along additional libraries that have nothing to do with the standard at all, but give you additional functionality such as .NET, COM, CLI, and others. For myself, I recently downloaded SmartWin++ and will be using that for GUI development. Anything GUI is NOT part of standard C++.
IDEs often bring along additional libraries that have nothing to do with the standard at all, but give you additional functionality such as .NET, COM, CLI, and others. For myself, I recently downloaded SmartWin++ and will be using that for GUI development. Anything GUI is NOT part of standard C++.
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Posted 29 July 2006 - 03:30 PM
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I've certainly learned a lot, coming from when I used to think all compilers were the same (very early on).
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Posted 30 July 2006 - 12:08 PM
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