Best C++ IDE (Windows)

[bubzuru]

Not to digress from the current topic, but what is wrong with VS 2010 c++? or is more the idea of trying to stay away from proprietary stuff (aka microsoft)?

I use VS for c++ before that devc++, which is def not currently the best ide.

there is nothing wrong with VS imo its the best IDE but i cant use it.
cant say why it just feels funny

Code::Blocks ftw

[Xires]

Dev-C++ needs to die.  It's an old, deprecated project.  It hasn't been updated for many years so it doesn't come with a current version of MinGW, it doesn't support 64-bit code without some hackery, it doesn't work well with newer libs, it has bugs in the UI, takes more resources than necessary, etc.  Let it die.  Code::Blocks fully replaces Dev-C++ for all roles and more.  Don't use Dev-C++ and tell your friends to stop using it.

[EmilKXZ]

Totally agreed. Let DevC++ to die. An old friend used to say if you code in Windows, you should use Microsoft stuff. I always kind of disagree, because what if other tools let you do stuff that otherwise Microsoft wants to hide from you? Resource tricks for example.

I recommend you C++Builder. Yes, that one from Embarcadero. Give it a shot to the demo, if you like it, buy it. If not willing to pay, perhaps there's an "express version". There used to be I believe, can't recall.

[bubzuru]

Ok so

VC is the best (windows)compiler
VS is the best (windows IDE)

Code::Blocks is the best open IDE (for people who dont want to use VS like me)

so if you want to code c++ for windows
install VS 10, Windows SDK, Code::Blocks.... DONE !!

that way you can compile with gcc, VC 6+, VC 10 (any compiler) with a few clicks
i may write a guide with download links etc

anyways im piiiiissssseeeed soooooooo byyyyyyyyyyyyye

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