C++ developers

[DJMK4]

Im doing a C++ module now in Uni and i need a version of C++, i think we are using 5.5 or 5.1 or something like that in uni, is there any free basic versions?

I finshed my java module and i used jbuilder foundation version which i downloaded, is there anything similar for C++

 

[Berserker]

Microsoft used to do an educational version of Visual Studio, but that wasn't free (I think).

 

[happytechie]

Eclipse + the C++ IDE plugin + gcc = fully featured C++ IDE

If you need a visual component builder ala visual studio then I don't know of any I'm afraid. Just hand code your GUIs

I think that the Visual Studio 2005 express editions are still available for free download?

HT

 

[Haly]

I think that the Visual Studio 2005 express editions are still available for free download?

Yup, http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx

 

[happytechie]

^^^ and there was me about to update my post with the link.

Haly, OT but please tell me that isn't a real postcount

HT

 

[Haly]

^^^ and there was me about to update my post with the link.

Haly, OT but please tell me that isn't a real postcount

HT

Nope it's genuine.....actually it's about 1,500 lower than it should be because I donated some posts last year

 

[DJMK4]

I just need something similar to borland c++, i dont know what i need, just so that i can code and compile programmes

 

[Cold_And_Miserable]

Try this http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/visualc/

 

[LostCorpse]

Try Quincy, Has some visuall Deugging. at the college i attend they loaned us some install CD's so we could work at home, might be worth checking your local uni library?
Or maybe Dev C++
http://www.codecutter.net/tools/quincy/
http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

 

[happytechie]

Go and get the Express edition of Visual Sudio C++. It really is the best IDE out there in my opinion. Eclipse comes a close second for me but isn't as fully featured when it comes to debugging and stepping through running programs. Be warned not all of the Microsoft APIs are standard C++ but all of the standard stuff is there Be careful if you are expecting to be able to build the code on another platform..