i wanna learn C++ but i dunno what i need 2 use it so if ne one knows where i can get the software(or w/e) or if i jus have 2 download something i would greatly appreicate help
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| Author: | Viper [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:01 am ] |
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i wanna learn C++ but i dunno what i need 2 use it so if ne one knows where i can get the software(or w/e) or if i jus have 2 download something i would greatly appreicate help |
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| Author: | Mazer [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:05 pm ] |
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OK, we do have a section for C++. (Moved) As for your questions (assuming you've used the number 2 as a substitute for the word "to") The first thing you'll need would be a book of some kind. No point in writing code if you're just guessing at the syntax. Try searching google for "Thinking in C++". I'm not sure if it will help you start with C++ but it is a free download. You can also find plenty of C++ tutorials on the internet, and you can use the previously mentioned C++ section to ask questions. After that, you'll need a compiler. There are free compilers available that you can run from the command line (wtd knows better than I would), or you can get an IDE in which you can type out the code and compile/run the program from there. You can do a search for Dev-C++ (also free). |
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| Author: | wtd [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:42 pm ] |
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Your best bet is to install Linux. Seriously. You can program on Windows (and I can help you get started doing so), but it's not a developer-friendly platform. With Linux (or Mac OS X for that matter), you'll have all the tools you need at your disposal without having to jump through a lot of hoops. |
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| Author: | Viper [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:11 pm ] |
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is there a web site i can download somethig from if not ill jus use google 2 finb one |
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| Author: | wtd [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:17 pm ] |
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I would suggest grabbing the MSYS installer binary: http://prdownloads.sf.net/mingw/MSYS-1.0.10.exe?download Once you've run that installer, you should have an MSYS folder in your Start Menu. Go there and select "MSYS". This opens a Bash shell you can use for compiling programs. Get comfortable with the command-line. If you have questions, you should be able to consult Google or there are people here who can answer questions. |
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| Author: | Viper [ Thu Dec 02, 2004 2:02 pm ] |
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thx i graetly appreciate the help guys |
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