Thread: Looking free C++ compiler

Hey all,

Does anyone have any suggestions for a free c++ compiler?

So far I've found Dev++, Code Blocks, Borland c++, and Pellas c.

I was wondering if anyone had any feedback of the above or any unmentioned.



Thanks everyone


Cory

I suppose I'll just try em all then...

Not sure of the end application, but here are two things that might help (I have no stake in either).

If you're going for a single-file .exe, take a look at NeoBook from Neosoftware. I keep it in my Toolbox at all times.

If you're aiming to write your code to a chip/micro controller, take a look at the opensource Arduino and hardware.

Both are quickly learnable for non-programmers but flexible enough for out-of-the box creativity.

From the options you gave, I'm assuming you are using Windows. If you're using Linux or OS X, there is a C++ compiler (gcc) built in to the operating system. I've used Code Blocks in the past and as I recall it was pretty user friendly (although this was coming from working in a terminal window, so I may be easily impressed). Keep in mind that Code Blocks is primarily an IDE, so you'll need to download the Code Blocks + mingw package to have a compiler, if you don't want to install a compiler separately.

If you don't need an IDE, you can install Cygwin to get the gcc compiler. And if you're just learning C++, you can get a free version of Microsoft's Visual Studio Express, but you're not allowed to use it for commercial work (and the paid version if ~$700). I find Visual Studio to be a bit overwhelming, but I'm more used to hammering out code in Vim.