Dev-cpp, mingw, and allegro where my gateway drug back in 2000 or so, nice to hear it’s still around.
Me too. If only I had a better book than Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours or whatever, I might've been a decent programmer.
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
#22Earlier quoted context omitted.
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.
It seems you have not read the post or you don't have experience with gdb or with Linux debuggers/ide combos. He's debugging zig, but his issues are with the ux and iirc he mentions few zig-specific bugs. I have been through the same ordeals while debugging C++ on Linux. In the end, there's only gdb with a command line interface. Couldn't get any nice IDE with watch, memory view or even simple breakpoints to work. Some have a few of those features but none has all of them working. Eg. if you have a working breakpoint it'll fail to properly inspect STL containers etc.
I'm sure there are many people saying "works on my machine", but it never worked on any of mine, sadly. Visual Studio simply works and has a nice, intuitive interface. Pressing F10 to step over will always be better than typing something in the gdb command line and hitting Enter.
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#23I have to wonder- why are there photoshopped stock pictures featuring the IDE?
Somehow the IDE being written in Delphi makes a good fit with stock imagery. Maybe because both appeal to a certain audience?
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#24Earlier quoted context omitted.
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.
It seems you have not read the post or you don't have experience with gdb or with Linux debuggers/ide combos. He's debugging zig, but his issues are with the ux and iirc he mentions few zig-specific bugs. I have been through the same ordeals while debugging C++ on Linux. In the end, there's only gdb with a command line interface. Couldn't get any nice IDE with watch, memory view or even simple breakpoints to work. So…
Have you tried CLion?
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#25wow, Delphi, that brings back memories. It must be one of the most mature products on the market by now. the IDE looks awesome btw, I guess the main advantage vs. VS is that it's hackable.
How is it more hackable than VS?
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#26I remember this as total pain to use compared to CodeBlocks 10 years ago, but if Embarcadero improved it and kept it low memory it can be pretty usable in our schools which often have 10 years old PCs with 2GB of RAM etc...,
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#27I remember this as total pain to use compared to CodeBlocks 10 years ago, but if Embarcadero improved it and kept it low memory it can be pretty usable in our schools which often have 10 years old PCs with 2GB of RAM etc...,
I remember thinking the reverse, 14-15 years ago.
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#28Earlier 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…
VS is definitely one of the better C++ IDE's (if you're programming on Windows, at least); but I've found CLion to be a decent alternative on Linux (and macOS, but I just don't like XCode).
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#29TDM-GCC is such a better solution for Windows than normal MinGW ports. Geany + TDM-GCC is an ideal setup for introductory programming.
Re: Dev-C++ Is a Low Memory Windows Native C++ IDE Built in Delphi
#30wow, Delphi, that brings back memories. It must be one of the most mature products on the market by now. the IDE looks awesome btw, I guess the main advantage vs. VS is that it's hackable.
How is it more hackable than VS?
I don't think Visual Studio is "hackable" at all. Are you thinking of Visual Studio Code? Aren't the two very different? The first is a very large and commercial Windows application written by Microsoft and the latter is a free/open-source IDE with numerous plugins written as an electron app.