Need a tipp for a C++ compiler

[OliverW]

Dear Orbi-Community,

In another thread, one member said, you should start to learn C++ and just begin making own add-on-developments.

At this point, a little bell in my head started to ring. Back in 2000, working for an entrepreneurial firm in the software industry (me, just administration), I got some books about C++ with the idea of achieving better communication with the development lads. Never found the time to work with the books.

My PC works with Win7 (64), for programming (website-matters) I use Notepad++.

I assume, there's anyone out there, who can give me a hint for a compiler (free, but serious software), for just trying to start with C++-theory? I'd prefer one, that is that good to be worth to get used to.

Thank you so much,

bye.

 

[orb]

If you plan to develop Orbiter-addons you should look there: "Add-on Development Resources", and Microsoft Visual C++ Express (either 2008 or 2010) is the best choice for you to start with, and it's free.

 

[PeriapsisPrograde]

Microsoft Visual C++ is a professional compiler. I think Orbiter was compiled in its 2005 edition. The 2010 edition is newest, and the Express version is free. :2cents:

EDIT: :ninja:

 

[N_Molson]

one member said, you should start to learn C++ and just begin making own add-on-developments

I feel my hears whistle here

As stated above, there are a lot of resource on this forum, also VC++2008 seems in my opinion a logical choice.

 

[OliverW]

Thank you so much for you answers!

I thought about MS Express, too. But I think, this is ... a bit to "high end" for starting with the "hello world" level. And this level is beyond of where I start right now (so, no, I will not announce my first add-on on Monday ). I think, for the moment, I just like to get a bit into the C++ idea, before making any further plans.

Don't you agree, it would be wiser to start to understand the logic of C++ on a minor level?

Anyways, I'll download MS Visual C++ Express this weekend, if you think this is the best idea.

Thanks again and regards,

Oliver.