where to do programs

[the_matrix]

i know java and im learning c++.but i dont know where to write the script so i could do programs.help me
thx

[Sidewinder]

I saw your post in the DOS forum, but since you bring up Java and C++, I'm gonna guess you have a windows machine.

With any language all you really need is an editor (notepad or wordpad will do, some language processors come with an IDE), write your program, save the file and then point the compiler or intepreter to your file.

Perhaps if you could be more specific as to what you need to accomplish, we could be more helpful.

Let us know.  

[the_matrix]

ok ive writen a simple program in word pad.But when i open the file it shows me the code not the created program.

[gussery]

What language were you writing it in?
What did you name the file?
Is it supposed to be compiled or interpreted? C++ is compiled, Visual Basic is compiled, VB Script is interpreted.

[the_matrix]

I was writting in c++.The file was named hello world.rtf.Why didnt it work?

[gussery]

Because it can't be named with the rtf extension (That is the extension for wordpad (Rich Text Format) and you must have a C++ compiler to compile it before you can see it run.  It will then be an exe or dll etc. as you specify.

[the_matrix]

Where can I get a compiler?

[gussery]

Here's one.........

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=771501

[Ryalla]

Uh, if you don't have $417 to spare, try this. I mean, I use it..

http://www.borland.com/products/downloads/download_cbuilderx.html#