16 replies to this topic

[justinb09]

hi i need a step by step explnation of how and what i need on my computer to run and compile c++ programs

[WingedPanther]

1) You need a compiler.
2) You need a text editor.

You may want to read the sticky threads:
http://forum.codecal...-resources.html
http://forum.codecal...-questions.html

[justinb09]

ok i have a text editor and i have downloaded ming gw

[killcode]

Well you could just simply use a IDE like dev-c++

[Psynic]

the Microsoft c++ express editions are free and if u register them you can get some great learning resources from them. also i used to use bloodshed dev c++ which was also a great lightweight editor and compiler. just a thought :D

[justinb09]

i am using dev c++but it wont compile any thing

[killcode]

What compile errors did you get?

[noerrorsfound]

Why you shouldn’t use Dev-C++
jasonbadams.net/20081218/why-you-shouldnt-use-dev-c/

[WingedPanther]

Or just use wxDev-C++.

[killcode]

yeah :D

[noerrorsfound]

WingedPanther said:

Or just use wxDev-C++.

I don't think the blog author knows about it. Personally, I'd still prefer Code::Blocks because it's cross-platform.

[killcode]

True, but if hes on a windows machine, it would of been the quickest and easiest way to set-up