I've been studying c++ for about three months now. But now it became like 'what's this black screen all the time!?'

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So I searched and found out that we need sdk. Like Wxwidgets or gltk. It was a torture to download them. Then I turned back to Vb.net, that I studied vb6 years ago. So, now I'm feeling myself better because I can see really what I do. Different languages but programming mentality is same. Relaxed now :) Do you feel also bored of working with a black screen?

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You can't output images on the console, but you can change the screen color, do pixel art and stuff. :>

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I am not making console applications anymore. Now I use Windows Form Application in C#. Next task is making apps for Android and IOS.

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@Hatsy Rei Can I draw a pixel in code playground too? What is the character value of the pixel/box?

I tried to color my text in code playground. Didn't worked. :(

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processing Js on Khan academy is the best!

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@Cyrus Ornob Corraya, re: your CodePlayground query:

Output runs through some form of stream processors and is not a tty/console. It's a little frustrating because it's blocked some of my more hopeful console codes (so didn't publish)--but it makes sense...terminal ANSI escapes aren't just for color, and other capture methods might require weird workarounds due to how current hardware works. SL might be able to customize a way but I didn't see one.

None of this applies to your own stuff; you likely have the necessary access to your hardware.

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Beginners with console programs feel like kids playing in a sandbox dreaming to build a house.
I used the Processing IDE as it has a straight forward visual output and that kept me going,until I realized that power lies in the console when you do stuff for yourself...
Processing is based on Java. If you are interested in a C++ approach you can have a look at Cinder and/or Open Frameworks

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@Sahaji Bamba
any IDE will do:
http://openframeworks.cc/download/

if you want a simplier approach try the Processing IDE https://processing.org

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system("color 02") you can change color of texts. Use it in int main()

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How can we change the colour of that black screen? Can we output the images as well?
I am talking about C++ console mode ?

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@Seamiki I only know about console programming . is the real world a lot different?

How can i get a glimpse of it ? which IDE ?

I am talking about C++ Language ?
I use turbo for now .

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As I know you need a Software Development Kit to add images, buttons or whatever.