Hi Guys, I'm relatively new to programming in general and during my Summer break from College I want to learn some C++. I already know the basics of Java.
Can anyone tell me which compiler I should use for C++ or even if there is one on Weezy already?
Thanks in advance.
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Theusualtype
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Re: Newbie C++ Compiler
Most Linux distros, like Raspbian, come with the GNU Compiler Collection. The C compiler is invoked on the command line with gcc, and the C++ compiler is invoked with g++.
If learning C++, I recommend starting with some basic C. Read through "The C Programming Language" doing as many exercises asyou can. Personally, I think every programmer should begin with this book, but that is highly subjective... There are many great resources out there.
Another thing: you will find that as your code becomes larger, the RPi will take quite some time to compile. Look into installing a cross compiler on a faster computer.
Best wishes,
Jim
If learning C++, I recommend starting with some basic C. Read through "The C Programming Language" doing as many exercises asyou can. Personally, I think every programmer should begin with this book, but that is highly subjective... There are many great resources out there.
Another thing: you will find that as your code becomes larger, the RPi will take quite some time to compile. Look into installing a cross compiler on a faster computer.
Best wishes,
Jim
Re: Newbie C++ Compiler
K&R is an epic book! Just the way I learnt C then C++.jpc wrote:Most Linux distros, like Raspbian, come with the GNU Compiler Collection. The C compiler is invoked on the command line with gcc, and the C++ compiler is invoked with g++.
If learning C++, I recommend starting with some basic C. Read through "The C Programming Language" doing as many exercises asyou can. Personally, I think every programmer should begin with this book, but that is highly subjective... There are many great resources out there.
Another thing: you will find that as your code becomes larger, the RPi will take quite some time to compile. Look into installing a cross compiler on a faster computer.
Best wishes,
Jim
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Re: Newbie C++ Compiler
Depending on how far you expect to go w/ C++, you might like to consider the version to chose: C++98 (and 03), the traditional, legacy version (and the default version w/ gcc); and/or C++11, the latest and greatest (also supported by recent versions of gcc, if you invoke it appropriately).
One benefit of the former choice is that there is a _huge_ choice supporting tutorial material. Another is that legacy codebases use the traditional facilities and styles. A benefit of the C++11 choice is that it can be even more expressive and efficient; and has a more comprehensive standard library. Also, it represents the future of C++.
The C->C++ learning route offers some benefits. As does the alternative approach espoused by Andrew Koenig and Barbara Moo in their "Accelerated C++" book; that is, learn by solving problems, using standard C++ library facilities. (I.e. design and code at a higher level, and let the library do the heavy lifting.) This approach is also recommended by Stroustrup.
One benefit of the former choice is that there is a _huge_ choice supporting tutorial material. Another is that legacy codebases use the traditional facilities and styles. A benefit of the C++11 choice is that it can be even more expressive and efficient; and has a more comprehensive standard library. Also, it represents the future of C++.
The C->C++ learning route offers some benefits. As does the alternative approach espoused by Andrew Koenig and Barbara Moo in their "Accelerated C++" book; that is, learn by solving problems, using standard C++ library facilities. (I.e. design and code at a higher level, and let the library do the heavy lifting.) This approach is also recommended by Stroustrup.