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Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi

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Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi

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Post by arvindamirtaa »

FpUser wrote: post #6

On Windows it is mostly meh in my opinion as it is hard to compete with the Visual Studio feature wise. Had they ported it to Linux I'd be way more interested. I am not particularly fond of native C++ IDE choices on Linux. Currently using CodeLite for that purpose.

You double click the icon. And then you start typing code. Visual Studio has never been quite that fast.

It may not have as comprehensive a feature set as VS. But it's an excellent hackable IDE for enthusiasts.

Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi

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Post by stelonix »

arvindamirtaa wrote: post #11
FpUser wrote: post #6

On Windows it is mostly meh in my opinion as it is hard to compete with the Visual Studio feature wise. Had they ported it to Linux I'd be way more interested. I am not particularly fond of native C++ IDE choices on Linux. Currently using CodeLite for that purpose.

You double click the icon. And then you start typing code. Visual Studio has never been quite that fast. It may not have as comprehensive a feature set as VS. But it's an excellent hackable IDE for enthusiasts.

I will have to disagree here. Visual Studio's C++ tools are fundamental for any C++ development beyond toy "hello world" and prototypes. I've been a Linux user for 8 years now and my biggest pain is the lack of a proper C++ IDE with decent debugging. Even if you forget an IDE, there are no decent debuggers[0][1].

[0]: https://scattered-thoughts.net/writing/looking-for-debugger/

[1]: https://scattered-thoughts.net/writing/looking-for-debugger-...

Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi

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Post by gundisclosed »

I was going back to home town from college and we were not having internet at home. I remember I downloaded Dev-c++ before going back and a book on c++ just for fun. Compiling my first program took 2 days ( no net, no similar friend circle ) !! Best 2 days of my life.

Dev-c++ was my first proper IDE, happy to see it around.

Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi

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Post by ytch »

marktangotango wrote: post #4

Dev-cpp, mingw, and allegro where my gateway drug back in 2000 or so, nice to hear it’s still around.

Me too. IIRC, there is no free IDE on windows at that time. I used Turbo C and Visual studio 6/.NET at school. Then I find Dev-C++, finally I can code anywhere.

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Post by cipherboy »

purplecats wrote: post #9
marktangotango wrote: post #4

Dev-cpp, mingw, and allegro where my gateway drug back in 2000 or so, nice to hear it’s still around.

yes, same! I remember being a child and thinking it was so bizarre that they called it "bloodshed" dev c++ but i didn't care, i was having the time of my life.

Same, middle school here. Took a game dev course over the summer through the local technical college. The book recommended it, IIRC. Ran it the little bit I was still somewhat on Windows before switching fully to Linux. Now it is vim and gcc...

Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi

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Post by seba_dos1 »

marktangotango wrote: post #4

Dev-cpp, mingw, and allegro where my gateway drug back in 2000 or so, nice to hear it’s still around.

I'm still using Allegro to make games (although it's worth noting that it received a major overhaul with Allegro 5).

Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi

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Post by copperx »

stelonix wrote: post #12
arvindamirtaa wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You double click the icon. And then you start typing code. Visual Studio has never been quite that fast. It may not have as comprehensive a feature set as VS. But it's an excellent hackable IDE for enthusiasts.

I will have to disagree here. Visual Studio's C++ tools are fundamental for any C++ development beyond toy "hello world" and prototypes. I've been a Linux user for 8 years now and my biggest pain is the lack of a proper C++ IDE with decent debugging. Even if you forget an IDE, there are no decent debuggers[0][1]. [0]: https://scattered-thoughts.net/writing/looking-for-debugger/ [1]: https://scattered-thoughts.net/wri…

To be clear, the posts you are referencing are about debugging an executable with no source code available, which is not the normal use case for a programmer.
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