Everlong241 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm a java programmer and have now started using C++. I am looking for a C++ IDE. The only one I have found so far is Bloodshed. Is this a good option? Does anyone have any other recommendations? I'm running Vista SP1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tech God Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Visual Studio is the way to go for any windows based development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ViperAFK Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I just started c++ as well and was wondering this. I'm using visual c++ 2008 right now and it's pretty good and free. Other ones I have heard are decent are codeblocks, dev c++, and turbo borland c++. from what I've heard for windows visual studio/ visual c++ is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tech God Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Code::Blocks is your best FREE alternative to Visual C++, but it is in no way better :p It's just the closest you will get for free. Borland Builder on the other hand is alright, it has VCL which is apparently better than MFC but the IDE is a hefty install. IIRC you need to download a bunch of microsoft patches and stuff to get it up and running (not including the .NET framework 3.5 & sp1, but if you don't have these they will make you get them as well). A lot more work for no real advantages. The only reason i'd consider going near RAD Studio is because it comes with delphi, for C++ development don't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mathachew Veteran Posted January 20, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 20, 2009 You can also try the Express version of Visual C++. It will lack a lot of features, but it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rudy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I didnt try it yet but the Qt Creator IDE Beta looks really really cool :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Andre S. Veteran Posted January 20, 2009 Veteran Share Posted January 20, 2009 Visual C++ Express FTW! :punk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rustix Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 eclipse is a good alternative too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rudy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Visual C++ Express FTW! :punk: for some reasons I never liked Visual Studio after 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ViZioN Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 My mate likes Dev-C++ when he is programming. I haven't actually tried it yet but he likes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I'm a java programmer and have now started using C++. I am looking for a C++ IDE. The only one I have found so far is Bloodshed. Is this a good option? Does anyone have any other recommendations? I'm running Vista SP1.
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