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

Question

C++ coding software

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

I'll recommend Code Blocks :)

Answer 3

@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 :)

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

sublime text is also good

Answer 6

I really like Sublime Text and clang compiler but if you are using Windows I would say CodeBlocks.

Answer 7

what a helpful friendly community this is.

Answer 8

Eclipse or Code Blocks

Answer 9

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. :)

Answer 10

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?

Answer 11

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.

Answer 12

U should use Code::Blocks or DevC++.
It is good to use IDE

Answer 13

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.

Answer 14

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.

Answer 15

I think text editors and compiling through terminal are better for newbies, IDEs are very complicated

Answer 16

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.