What software I need to start programming in C++?

Do I need to run a server or do U have a list of specific software wich I need to install? Help please!!!

What software I need to start programming in C++?
The c++ compiler, and a good editor is all you need.
Reply:installing C++ is a starter ;)
Reply:try looking or buying at microsoft C++ .. or visual studio still microsoft product .. you need a server .. http://www.keeptell.com/soft/26/developm...
Reply:This is too easy.





Download Dev-CPP from


http://www.bloodshed.net/





Go to downloads for Dev-C++ and get the version with mingw/GCC


That gives you a first class C/C++ compiler and a very usable development system (and free).





That is all you need to start.


You can get add-ons later, like graphics libraries, GUI libraries and other stuff later. But as-is, you can still make nice Windows apps as well as command line tools.
Reply:You need a C++ compiler. An IDE (like Visual Studio) is good for learning. A server is not necessary.





Here is a free IDE that has good recommendations, but I have never used it. http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html
Reply:all u need is a brain
Reply:Do you want to run a server, or just program in C++? if you just want to program in C++ all you need is a compiler for your system, if you are on linux you should already have gcc installed. otherwise search sourceforge.net or download.com for c C++ compilers. Also useful would be an IDE, which usually includes a code editor, a compiler, and a debugging engine. Those can also be found at the above listed sites.
Reply:You need the following:





An editor to create your c++ source files


A C++ compiler


A linker that takes compiled object files and creates executable programs





It's also good to have a make tool, to help you build complicated projects.





There are systems (typically called IDE's) that provide all this and more in a package. Microsoft Visual Studio is one example.





In short, you don't need a server, just the c++ compiler + tools. The first question you need to answer is, what OS are you developing on.