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Favorite C compiler for Windows? - VipVince - May 13, 2013
I want to start working with C language. On windows at the moment and was wondering what compiler and debugger is most compatible for windows and user functionality? All suggestions welcome.
* - van1lle - May 13, 2013
From my own experience I'd recommend using PellesC to start learning. Once you can code fluently switch over to Visual C++.
* - ๖ۣۜDante - May 13, 2013
Microsoft's Visual C++ straight away. 🎉
* - Legеnd - May 13, 2013
I enjoy Codeblocks as it is quite simple, but different people have different preferences. I see most big projects coded in Visual Studio.
(May 13, 2013 09:14 AM)Legеnd Wrote: I enjoy Codeblocks as it is quite simple, but different people have different preferences. I see most big projects coded in Visual Studio.
Oh shit, sorry, Just realised you were talking about C.
* - Shihanus - May 13, 2013
Microsoft's compiler is really nice, since it comes with Visual Studio which I think is an amazing IDE. Except past few weeks I've shifted over to gcc, and beginning to like that more than Microsoft's compiler. I think Microsoft's compiler does a lot for you when it comes to optimization, which I don't like; however, I like Microsoft's syntax of inline assembly. And gcc's is hard to grasp for me. Since it's a struggle between which compiler to chose. The other downside is gcc can't be used with Visual Studio, but I suppose if you're not worried about debugging then you can just write in VS and compile in gcc. I also don't like Microsoft's idea of typedefining all C datatypes into datatypes that only their compiler understands. So over all my choice is gcc. I feel like if you get used to Microsoft's compiler, you won't want to switch over to another or have difficulty when you do.
* - The Elite Noob - May 13, 2013
None of those are compilers. They are IDEs. @OP, i highly suggest getting cygwin and install gcc on it.
* - Shihanus - May 13, 2013
(May 13, 2013 12:47 PM)The Elite Noob Wrote: None of those are compilers. They are IDEs. @OP, i highly suggest getting cygwin and install gcc on it.
Visual Studio comes with Microsoft's compiler. And I also stated it's a downside that Visual Studio doesn't allow use of other compilers. I would prefer gcc with VS.
* - Immortal - May 13, 2013
I like minGw that comes with Dev-C++
http://sourceforge.net/projects/orwelldevcpp/ - most uptodate version.
* - Sajuuk - May 13, 2013
For bigger projects: VC++
For smaller projects: Code::Blocks & MinGW
* - VipVince - May 14, 2013
OT, how many of you code in C? I see very little tutorials on learning the language.
* - Dutch Speed - May 14, 2013
visual studio, mingw is fucking retarded and code::blocks is even worse
* - van1lle - May 14, 2013
(May 14, 2013 06:39 AM)VipVince Wrote: OT, how many of you code in C? I see very little tutorials on learning the language.
I do (a bunch of years now). Don't learn from HF tutorials. Most of them are complete shit and most cover only the basics (I wonder how this comes cough 😅). Buy yourself a book about C and take some time to read it.
* - ๖ۣۜDante - May 14, 2013
(May 14, 2013 06:39 AM)VipVince Wrote: OT, how many of you code in C? I see very little tutorials on learning the language.
You can learn to code by reading/watching tutorials, but you can't be a "coder/programmer" by reading/watching tutorials.
Just get a descent book like: C++ The complete reference, 4th edition and then read it while coding simultaneously. 🤫
* - engrαze - May 14, 2013
+1 on cygwin + gcc.
Should work wonders.
* - ngrBot - May 14, 2013
Microsoft Visual Studio + Virtual Assist X.