Neil010
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Hellp Everybody,
I am new to the vast field of computer programing. I have started with the language "C++", and at the moment I am teaching myself from books and the internet.
I however always have a doubt - "What is the use of a compiler?"
What I deduced was that it is a software that compiles your lines of code into an executable file. But everytime I view posts on TechSpota and other forums dedicated to C++, I see people talking about different compilers, and that one compiles more efficiently that the other and that some have more support and you can improve by downloading plug-ins. Also, what is an IDE?
I currently use Bloodshed's Dev C++ compiler, and it has served me well (till now at least).
So besides compiling codes what else does a compiler do? And is Dev C++ a good choice or should I download Code::Blocks ( which I found recently after a few Google searches)?
Yes, I did my searches on Google, but I couldn't I really find a good answer. I am in a dilemma at the moment and would be grateful if somebody helped.
Neil010
I am new to the vast field of computer programing. I have started with the language "C++", and at the moment I am teaching myself from books and the internet.
I however always have a doubt - "What is the use of a compiler?"
What I deduced was that it is a software that compiles your lines of code into an executable file. But everytime I view posts on TechSpota and other forums dedicated to C++, I see people talking about different compilers, and that one compiles more efficiently that the other and that some have more support and you can improve by downloading plug-ins. Also, what is an IDE?
I currently use Bloodshed's Dev C++ compiler, and it has served me well (till now at least).
So besides compiling codes what else does a compiler do? And is Dev C++ a good choice or should I download Code::Blocks ( which I found recently after a few Google searches)?
Yes, I did my searches on Google, but I couldn't I really find a good answer. I am in a dilemma at the moment and would be grateful if somebody helped.
Neil010