Just A Quick C# Question

[Kaula]

Hi,

 

I'm trying to learn c# and c++ in a non linux/unix enviroment, but I am hitting a snag with the compiler. Can anyone suggest a good windows based compliter that can do both c and c++ with an easy interface? Prefer a link if you happen to have one :-)

 

Thanks,

 

Paul

[borfast]

Paul, for Windows, I'd say that Microsoft Visual Studio is the best option but it costs (a lot) money. If you prefer a free (and Free ) alternative, try Monodevelop.

[TCH-Don]

Moving for forum organization.

[Montty]

As Raul Said, Visual Studio is quite costy but heyyyy, there is some hope at the end of the tunnel

Microsoft will be releasing a reduced version of it cornerstone Visual C++ package, under the name of C++ 2005 Express sometime next year.

 

This edition is targeted at beginners, hobbyists and/or enthusiasts, it is right now in beta stage and is available for anyone to download for free.

 

After reading a few reviews and differents forums comment on this very exciting forthcoming edition, it appears that Microsoft has done a huge effort in term of compliancy and some seem to emphasise that the IDE is now one of the best, if not the best available. Also Microsoft has announced that pricing will be very low, actually some even forecast that it might be free - huuum - time will tell.

I haven't yet had a chance to try it yet but eager to do so asap.

 

Even if the Express Edition is reduced somehow compared to the "normal" version, it seems to offer enough horse power and facility to anyone willing to dive deeply into the arcanes of Windows C++ programming (Again, based on what I could grasp from beta testers and/or user reviews/comments).

 

Now, out of the Microsof sleeve , here is another free alternative in the name of

Dev-C++. I never used it myself but read a lot of good about it.

 

Also, I haven't been following the INs and Outs of Borland C++ Builder and do not know anymore what they are up too (I own V5), still their IDE/and compliler was in my view the most attractive on the market due to its ease of use, number of features and compliance with C++ Standard. The IDE is not Free though, but I think the compiler is - still don't take my word for it

 

And to finish here is a link where you will find more info on all the availble free compilers.

 

Hope this help a little,

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[borfast]

Montty, both Dev-C++ and Borland C++ builder are pretty good IDEs but they don't support C#, only C/C++

[Montty]

Ooops well spotted Raul, TQ for highlighting it

 

Hope this do not confuse too much the issue, on the other hand it will hopefully help others interested in that kind of subject to find their way around what is actually available