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I just started getting into C++ and was wondering what you guys think is the best C++ IDE to use. I have been using CodeBlocks but was wondering if there is anything out there that is better. Also which one is best for making a gui?

I was about to say Code::Blocks is one.. There are other ones out there... Like NetBeans.. I need to finish my "School Tools" kit.. But Code::Blocks and NetBeans are the only two I can think of off the top of my head.

If you have a mac, Xcode, If you don't have a mac, run it in a VM and use Xcode.

No no, unless you only want to be able to run it on systems that support xcode. Same with C sharp but heres the issue, even if you can run c# on really any system you STILL need to download a framework to use it, yes even on *nix you can... I think its called mono or something. My point is if you have to download something else to run an executable.... don't use it. I know thats just my opinion and values but still NOT a lot of people have systems that can run xcode.


Personally my favorite would have to be gcc with geany, IMO thats the fastest and best duo out there.

DevCPP by Bloodshed, its very light and portable. Plus very fast . (Small download too).

There is Visual C++ and it is amazing!! But they will take your money if you are going to try and sell anything so just use gcc compiler with codeblocks.

Dev C++ uses GCC compiler, Btw did you check out my Ping Pong game? Im still very new to C++, but im proud of my PingPong

Ya I saw it! Looked pretty sweet! I never tried win32 stuff but it looks good! I made a pikin sticks and now I am working on a 3d game..

Thanks for the replies. Im liking codeblocks the best with dev c++ being just behind it. Can any of you give any insight on making a gui?

In Console? Creating windows forms in C++ is very tricky, (for me) its quite a step from console to be honest. But if you do mean console, I have created a header that creates simple menu selection using arrow keys. do you want that?