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Sorry this is a beginner question but i am new to this. What program should i be writing C++ in? Notepad, dos, etc

C++ coding software

16th Jun 2017, 7:54 AM
Steven Spence
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I never used notepad for C++, it may work but notepad is actually a text editor, not IDE. So it won't allow you to check mistakes. If you use code blocks, eclipse, visual studio or another IDE, you can access many more features that'd be helpful for you.
16th Jun 2017, 8:10 AM
Shamima Yasmin
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I'll recommend Code Blocks :)
16th Jun 2017, 8:01 AM
Shamima Yasmin
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@Signus, this is the direct download link for windows users: https://sourceforge.net/projects/codeblocks/files/Binaries/16.01/Windows/codeblocks-16.01mingw-setup.exe/download it includes the Gnu GCC compiler. I hope it'll work now :)
24th Jun 2017, 7:38 AM
Shamima Yasmin
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I'm guessing you can use notepad++, I think it might've been made with c++ in mind due to the name. I could be wrong though.
16th Jun 2017, 8:22 AM
Ahri Fox
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sublime text is also good
16th Jun 2017, 8:17 AM
Vimal Tirkey
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I really like Sublime Text and clang compiler but if you are using Windows I would say CodeBlocks.
16th Jun 2017, 8:04 AM
Oscar Albornoz
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what a helpful friendly community this is.
16th Jun 2017, 8:05 AM
Steven Spence
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Eclipse or Code Blocks
23rd Jun 2017, 11:48 PM
D'yara Williams
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to add what shamaima yasmin.. you may need to detect the compiler you can do this simply by clicking settings (is below file upper left) then click compiler BELOW copy and rename tabs there is TOOLCHAIN EXECUTABLES click this then you will see an auto-detect button click it. and it will say "auto-detected installation path... ect" then click ok and you are on your way. :)
24th Jun 2017, 8:10 AM
Daen Rowe
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thanks i wrote that question then the very next module was the tools to use. i understand notepad can still be used as its a IDE right?
16th Jun 2017, 8:02 AM
Steven Spence
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in traditional sense you would want to use visual stiduo its free to use. Using cod::blocks and any other IDE that supports C++ will work fine though. reason why you may want to use visual studio is because they have tools in place to help you control work flow and stability.
19th Jun 2017, 3:33 PM
Daen Rowe
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U should use Code::Blocks or DevC++. It is good to use IDE
16th Jun 2017, 8:39 AM
JideGuru
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I've been using c4droid to code on my phone because my laptop is in another country at the moment. it's a paid app but if I recall correctly it's only $3 USD. there's a similar app called cppdroid that is free if you don't want to/can't shell out the cash.
16th Jun 2017, 8:55 AM
cxrash
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ive downloaded code blockers a few times with different versions but never works as the compiler isnt included and cant find where to download it.
24th Jun 2017, 7:21 AM
Steven Spence
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I think text editors and compiling through terminal are better for newbies, IDEs are very complicated
16th Jun 2017, 1:38 PM
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if you want to keep it old school cool, use vim from the linux console. that's how i'm coding the game I'm working on right now.
23rd Jun 2017, 11:52 PM
cxrash
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