c++ help

[vargrh]

I have just applied for a MSc in Computer Science. I am doing this as a 1 year convergence course as my first degree in in Law and I have no programming experience. They want me to learn c++ before I embark on the MSc.

I am trying to find a program ( i have looked at the borland trial stuff but it is dos based) thay allows me to type c++ and edit it in a windows based interface (window) and I want to then be able to compile it in the same interface. I don't have linux nor do i know how to use it... I am simply looking for something to code and compile c++ in..

If anyone can offer some pointers/url's I'd be very gratefull

vargrh

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[Zerio]

You can use Microsoft Visual C++

It works great. I took a class myself on C++.

edit: high school, but still http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

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Zerio
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[Chrispy]

I've found the Borland 5.01 Compiler to be really good. It took me a long while to get hold of a copy but when I did I've not regretted it. Using MS Visual C++ you can but from experience I don't think many universites use this.

Good luck. It takes time to learn C++, but when you do its quite logical. Try to to get into Object Orientation because that can get confusing.

[Tonker]

Another option is to use freeware tools. You can get yourself a free Programmer's Editor, or look at something like CodeWright, these will normally allow you to set macros for compiling. You can use windows ports of the GNU compiler suite. MinGW or Cygwin are good candidates for this.

Personally I like MS Visual Studio, though. It's an excellent all-in-one development environment. I've tried Borland and didn't care for it. It's probably because I started off using VC and didn't want to learn a new interface. :eek:

[afterthought]

I should have posted here earlier.

Check this out. I posted a few links that show some free compilers.

<a href="http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000003" target="_blank">http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000003</a>

I'm using DevC++ at work until I can get the appropriate licenses for VC++ or Borland. I've heard many good things about Borland's compiler.

[servanya]

If you are serious about wanting to learn programming, don't use any. Install linux, it comes with everything you need. man, gcc, Kedit, etc.. <img src="graemlins/rolling.gif" border="0" alt="[Rolling]" />