Re: new to c++

From: Chris \( Val \) (chrisval_at_bigpond.com.au)
Date: 08/21/04


Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 23:21:51 +1000


"maurizio" <mcivenn@tin.it> wrote in message news:gCHVc.166964$5D1.8048511@news4.tin.it...
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| "Chris ( Val )" <chrisval@bigpond.com.au> ha scritto nel messaggio
| news:2oosruFchioqU1@uni-berlin.de...
| >
| > "maurizio" <mcivenn@tin.it> wrote in message
| news:LNGVc.166686$5D1.8037101@news4.tin.it...
| > | How can i see a program written in C++?
| > | Only using the compiler?
| > | Sorry but I don't understand
| >
| > The following is the basic and infoumous Hello World
| > program. Type it into your editor, and compile it as
| > an console project.
| >
| > # include <iostream>
| > using namespace std;
| >
| > int main()
| > {
| > cout << "Hello World\n";
| >
| > cin.get();
| > return 0;
| > }
| >
| > Cheers.
| > Chris Val
| >
| > PS: Which compiler are you using ?
| >
| > I use Bordland free comand line compiler and i am able to use the compiler
| but the problem in my mind is how to make a data entry or other normal type
| of program like
| those i make with java: with a frame and labels button and textfield.

Unless you're familiar with the Windows API and MFC
or the like, then you will struggle to do such things.

What you need is a complete IDE( Integrated Development
Environment). The most popular ones available are probably
"Microsoft Visual Studio" or "Borland C++ Builder Version 5
or 6" - There are others too.

You can purchase Borland C++ Builder version 5 or 6 for
a very good price these days.

Additionally, both companies offer free downloads of some sort:

Borland: http://www.borland.com/products/downloads/download_cbuilderx.html
Uses Wx Framework, BCC compiler(s), and MinGW GCC, and will quickly get
you up and running.

Microsoft: http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/
Offers a wide range of free IDE solutions.

Once you have obtained one of these, then you need to do some
serious reading on the Win32 API, MFC or VCL. Borland Builder
is an excellent RAD tool, and will have you creating GUI's
almost without knowing anything about how they work, but at
some point you will need to read :-).

Oh, and get a hold of a good book on Windows programming, you
will need it if you want to learn.

Any questions about these products, then please post them to
the relevant group(s).

Good luck.
Chris Val



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