Basic C++ Intro

[KeNNy]

Basically saying the same thing i said in the VB forum.
I was hoping one of you experienced C++ programmers could make a basic tutorial for it. Does C++ have a program that you write the code it? Like turing has winoot. Thanx in advance, your support is greatly appreciated.

[Tony]

you're referring to a compiler Since you can write C++ code in a notepad for all I care.

You can search the web for some free compilers, they are out there (I mean like legaly free ). There's also visual C++ that you can buy or Visual Studio (which also includes VB)

Oh... and since you posted in both VB or C++... my piece of advice... pick just one and learn programming 1 language at a time.

[zodiac]

Hi KeNNy,
If you are interested in C/C++ programming then you are in luck because there are many free program compilers out there. One of my favourits is Bloodshed, which is similar to VC++, you can find it at www.bloodshed.net. There is also Djgpp which apparently Quake 1 was made on, I wouldn't recommend this one since its a bit difficult to use. Borland also has a free compiler but it doesn't include a GUI, so you have to type all your code in notepad and then compile them in DOS.

Hope this helps,

zodiac

[Tony]

hey zodiac,

thx for the link personally I have Visual C++, but if you're just starting with C++, this resource has lots of free compilers available.

[nate]

WHeN EVER I PUT IN THE HELLO wORLD CODE IN C++ and i go to run, it doesn't show me what i did a screen pops up, i know that, but i can't see it. Its only their for a second. Is that sapposed 2 happen?

-Nate

[Tony]

my guess is that its compiler's fault. VC++ compiles it so that it has "program has ended, press any key to terminate"

if you're using a different compiler that doesnt put that in, the program will finish and close itself.

[yuethomas]

It's because that the DOS prompt window closes itself after the program is terminated. You could add these lines to the end of your program:

code:

cout << "Press enter to exit"; cin.ignore(1,'\n');