C/C++ Which C++ Compiler Is Preferred?

[aychamo]

Hey guys!

Which C++ compiler do you prefer? Do you like Borland's C++ builder? What is the Borland C++X? The X means something?

 

[dduardo]

I use gcc. You can find it for nearly every platform and it works great.

 

[aychamo]

Err, I meant for developing windows apps :) I'm sorry to not be more clear.

 

[master_coda]

You can use MinGW.

Or you can use the http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...9D-40BB-49FD-9CB0-4BFA122FA91B&displaylang=en compiler.

 

[Goalie_Ca]

Try Dev-C++, it uses GCC. But there's also visual-mingw IDE which uses gcc. Mingw is gcc for windows (basically).

You could also try cygwin for a more unix type environment.

Also, if you want managed c++ you could try out microsoft's free .net framework.

 

[Dr Transport]

try the open watcon compiler...couple of quirks, but otherwise ok...

 

[Cod]

Like Goalie_Ca stated, I'd give Dev-C++ a look. I decided to try it a few months back and haven't let go of it since. The developers of Dev-C++ do a great job of fixing bugs very quickly and they update the software regularly.

 

[Goalie_Ca]

I've been using dev-c++ for around 4 years now i guess. It's a pretty solid IDE, if you know delphi you should help contribute.

 

[TenNen]

I am also using DevC++ and I also find it is a good one...(smile)