Newbie-friendly compiler?

Question

I have been using Dev++ for a while now and was recently told it was outdated and that I should find a new one...this is all well and good but I have not been able to find any compilers or software that are just a simple and easy install like Dev++ was. I need a easy install that doesn't require much knowledge about installing compilers and I would like the actual software to be good. Code::Blocks was pushed towards me so I have in on my computer but I don't know how to get started as it requires a compiler (didn't come with one eeerrrggggg) and that was above me. Thanks for any help guys

Answer 1

Are you sure you downloaded the CodeBlocks version you want? Assuming you are using Windows, you can download Code::Blocks with or without MinGW (which is a compiler). If you do not have a compiler installed, you want the version WITH minGW.



Edit: BTW, it sounds like you are looking for a complete IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and not just a compiler. A compiler is just the thing that turns code into a program. IDEs (such as Code::Blocks, Dev++, Visual Studio, etc) allow you to write, compile, and debug your program all from one locations.

Answer 2

G++

Answer 3

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