5 replies to this topic

[Khaotic]

Hey, I currently use DevC++ for my coding and compiling. I have heard things about VSC++. What's so special about it?

[WingedPanther]

Microsoft makes it, and so it has ways to link to the Windows API built in. Of course, there are a ton of other libraries that work as well (or better).

[Khaotic]

So should I switch over to it?

[noerrorsfound]

One thing is certain: You shouldn't use Dev-C++.
jasonbadams.net/20081218/why-you-shouldnt-use-dev-c/

[WingedPanther]

noerrorsfound: You have a point, but the blog fails to address one thing: wxDev-C++, which is a derivative work and IS maintained. The compiler error messages come straight from the compiler and are not a reflection on the IDE. I'm also not clear on what debugging deficiencies are present.

Khaotic: You can write windows apps in ANY IDE. I have a negative bias against VSC++ because you are likely to end up with non-portable code. That's an issue for me since I spend half my time on a Linux box, but may not be one for you.

[tbag1983]

I have been using VS 2008 for my degree course. Excellent!!!