where C++ ?

[amr]

hi every one ,
i need some help about where i write the C++ programs in Mandriva 2007 ?

[jan1024188]

There are many good IDE`s for C/C++.
- Anjuta
- Kdevelop
- Eclipse
You will have to install gcc compiler first. Use package manager or google to download it.

[Juan Pablo]

Sometimes a simple text editor is better for a noob, then compile it from the command line

[jan1024188]

Sometimes a simple text editor is better for a noob, then compile it from the command line

I never use text editor for this because of following reasons:
- IDE marks and colors peaces of program

ex.

int main()
{
//this is comment and it is in green
cout << "the string is colored red" <<endl;
return(0);
}

- I use IDE because it has debugger builtin
- IDE compiles and runs program if you press one button for example "F9"
If you have to compile program manualy you have to write command manualy.

- etc.

jan

[Thrillhouse]

- IDE marks and colors peaces of program

Many text editors will do this now as well. For example, gedit will do syntax highlighting with many languages. It will color code reserved words based on the file extension (.cpp, .java, etc.). It actually recognizes more languages than some of the IDE's I've used, like FORTRAN and Pascal. But, IDE's have some additional features that make them more useful. I would say if amr already knows the process of compiling, linking, loading....then he should use an IDE but if he doesn't, Juan Pablo's advice is wise. It's good to have an understanding of what the IDE is actually doing than to just sit there and make use of it.

[Juan Pablo]

marks and colors peaces of program

It is called syntax highlighting, have you used vim or kate?

[amr]

There are many good IDE`s for C/C++.
- Anjuta
- Kdevelop
- Eclipse
You will have to install gcc compiler first. Use package manager or google to download it.

ok i think that gcc are installed but where i find

- Anjuta
or
- Kdevelop
or
- Eclipse

is it allready installed in mandriva 2007 ? or i need to get and install it ?

[Juan Pablo]

You can install them with urpmi

[amr]

You can install them with urpmi

ok i am downloading Eclipse now .

.tar.gz

can i install it easy ?

[jan1024188]

yes...

./configure
make
make install

Im not sure but I think that you dont have to install eclipse to run it...