C++ Training, writing and compiler

[Spikkel]

I'm a amateur programmer. I know my way around VBA, javascript, HTML and CSS. But now I need to learn C++ for work (programmings not really my field... I'm a biochemist and need to program an automated instrument).

Could you please suggest the following:

1. online/offline tutorial (keep in mind i'm not a complete idiot -  but haven't learned a code that first needs to be compiled)

2. a compiler/debugger

TIA

[KarathKasun]

Visual Studio Community edition for compiling in Windows.

GCC for Linux.

 

Dont know about free tutorials though.  AFAIK VS has some examples built in.

[Spikkel]

VSC looks great thanx, I'll start with the 'getting started' section on their website.

[WereCatf]

If you are willing to pay, e.g. Packt Publishing has an excellent selection of C++ books and videos.

[Sauron]

 

That's a good way to get started, as for a compiler - if you're on linux you can just use g++, which is preinstalled in most systems, otherwise something like qt creator should work.

[printf_cyber]

An online tutorial, with a personal practicing application, that would be 'Codeblocks'

On Codeblocks, you can put your programming skills to the test.

It has a visual output same as the CMD.

And for the compiler, in this program, go for 'GNU/GCC Compiler, it will work well, if not the best!

 

***And when you think you're ready for applying your program to some hardware, then use 'Arduino', it is an IDE, and is a software that supports a motherboard from the company which is programmed from a Computer and later connected to hardware through header pins.***

 

-Basil

[wasab]

Clion for ide, gcc for compiler(mingw if on windows), cmake for build tool, qt5 in the rare case you need a gui.

 

Edit: for tutorial... are you more of a visual learner or a reader?

 

paying $20 for a textbook on amazon is the most comprehensive option. Googling YouTube videos and stackoverflows are the alternative quick solution for those lacking patience and wish to learn just enough to get the job done.

[mathijs727]

If you’re working on Windows then download Visual Studio Communit Edition and use that (it comes with Microsofts mscv compiler).

 

On Linux I recommend clang instead of GCC. It has more sanitizers then GCC + it comes with clang-format and clang-tidy.

Also it’s easier to update then GCC because GCC comes bundled with your linux distro (so it is only updated when the distro is updated).

[KarathKasun]

3 hours ago, mathijs727 said:

If you’re working on Windows then download Visual Studio Communit Edition and use that (it comes with Microsofts mscv compiler).

 

On Linux I recommend clang instead of GCC. It has more sanitizers then GCC + it comes with clang-format and clang-tidy.

Also it’s easier to update then GCC because GCC comes bundled with your linux distro (so it is only updated when the distro is updated).

You can update GCC out of band quite easily.