This document discusses compilers, integrated development environments (IDEs), and some popular options. It describes how IDEs integrate tools like editors, compilers, debuggers, and publishers. Popular IDEs mentioned include Microsoft Visual Studio, Dev-C++, Eclipse, and Borland C++ Builder. Popular standalone compilers and debuggers include GNU GCC and Microsoft's Visual C++ compiler. The document also provides brief descriptions of several IDEs and compilers for different platforms like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

1. C
Compilers & IDEs
When faced with a decision, I always
ask, "What would be the most fun?"
Peggy Walker
In the name of God
© 2006 NematAllah Ahmadyan. Introduction to Programming course [ce153c]

2. Programmer
C
Compiler
OS
&
CPU
Beyond
Our
Scope

3. IDEs
 Integrated Development Environment
 They have all the tools integrated
• Editor
• Compiler
• Debugger
• [Publisher]
• [Documentaries ]

4. Famous IDEs
 Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
 Dev-Cpp 5
 Emacs/Vim + gcc + gdb
 Eclipse IDE 3.2
 Borland Turbo C / C++ Builder
 Metrowerks CodeWarrior
 KDeveloper

5. Famous Compiler + Debugger
 Microsoft C/C++ compiler [ cl.exe ]
• Old microsoft QuickC + Microsoft C/C++
 GNU GCC – G++ Compiler | gdb 3.2 , 4.0
[Win,Linux,Unix,Solaris]
 Intel C/C++ compiler [Win,Linux]
 Borland TurboC / C Compiler 5.6.4 [Windows] + Kylix
3.0 [Linux]
 Watcom C, Open Watcom
 Apple GCC 3.3, 4.0 on Mac OS X.
 HP C++ for Tru64 UNIX 7.1.
 Metrowerks CodeWarrior 9.5 [OS X, Windows]

6. Know your Compiler
 Use the most of your compiler
 Be Aware of compiler specific syntax, which is not supported by
ANSI/ISO C
• Example:
• Microsoft C/C++ 8 : [ defining an array trough cli ]
• int *rint[,] = new int *[10, 10];
•gcc:
•long long
• <?= and >?=

7. Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
 It’s from Microsoft.
 Uses Microsoft .net C/C++ compiler
 Based on .net 2
 Also support other language [ basic, J#, C#, Pascal! … ]
 Too expensive! But first class IDE.
 Complete suite [ compiler, framework, Editor,
Debugger, Publisher, MSDN, etc.]
 Compiler command:
• cl main.c
• cl /c main.c

8. Dev-CPP
 Free-OpenSource-GCC base [ included ]
 Compatible with gcc & gdb
 For windows!
 CVS support

9. Eclipse
 Sponsored by IBM
 IDE for Java ( mostly )/ Cpp/ Python/ GWT …
 For both Windows and Linux

10. TurboC / C++Builder
 Made by Borland
 Small & Easy but inefficient
 For DOS, altough it runs under windows too.
 The borland company was bought by
Microsoft, nowadays a new version of
C++Builder has been released.

11. Linux/Unix Environment
 The programmer’s heaven!
 Birthplace of GCC.
 KDeveloper!
 Emacs [ just Editor + gdb ]
 VIM [ just Editor + make ]

12. Additional Resource:
 Deitel & Deitel C++ How to program
• Chapter 1 Section 14 and 16
 DEITEL® DIVE INTO™ Series
[www.deitel.com/books/downloads.html ]
 MSDN
 TLDP [ www.tldp.org ]