A. C++ Tools

In Chapter 1, “Creating a Basic Program,” we show you how to use tools like g++, Dev-C++, and Xcode to develop C++ applications. In this appendix we’ll cover a little bit more about these, as well as introduce other utilities and programs you may want to familiarize yourself with.

Dev-C++ for Windows

Dev-C++ is an open-source application available from Bloodshed Software (www.bloodshed.net). Not only is Dev-C++ free, but it runs nicely on any version of Windows since Windows 95 and requires a mere 32 MB of RAM.

Dev-C++ has a syntax-highlighting text editor and includes the required C++ compiler, letting you run the compiled applications directly from within Dev-C++. In short, if you’re developing C++ applications on Windows, you ...

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