Help, I'm getting started in C++

First of all, I want you guys to know why I'm studying C++.
By september, class is starting. That'll be my first year of college.
I took the course "Informatica" and most of it are about computers.

I was interested in programming ever since I joined LG.
I know a little, just a little bit about programming.

I'm done reading the tutorial once, I'm reading it again right now..

I have a few questions, so can you guys please answer those questions? ^^
To start off "The way to edit and compile a program depends on the compiler you are using"
My first question would be what's the best compiler for C++ for begginers? I'm currently using Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express edition.

2nd question, what's the most important thing about C++ that I need to learn?

best compiler? gcc.exe Microsoft doesn't have their own compiler, they do have their own IDE aka Microsoft Visual C++ Edition. What you want to do is get a user-friendly IDE. Try DevBloodshed or Codeblocks. Its all about your own likes and dislikes.

I might stick with the one I'm using right now for a good while. Are compilers really that important?

A compiler translates your source code into something that the computer can understand. The GNU compilers are pretty much the standard. So to answer your question: yes, they are VERY important. You might want to stick with Microsoft's IDE for now, I believe it is the most user friendly, and from my own college experienced, the most used in C++ classes.

I would think you'd go through C before C++ in your college. Another powerful IDE is Emacs, you'll probably be introduced to it during college. It's mostly used in Linux/Unix systems... and Macs.

Oharo - kun wrote:

I might stick with the one I'm using right now for a good while. Are compilers really that important?

Compilers bring Source to Application (exe).

You should chat with KsRocks333...

Riddle wrote:

A compiler translates your source code into something that the computer can understand. The GNU compilers are pretty much the standard. So to answer your question: yes, they are VERY important. You might want to stick with Microsoft's IDE for now, I believe it is the most user friendly, and from my own college experienced, the most used in C++ classes.

I would think you'd go through C before C++ in your college. Another powerful IDE is Emacs, you'll probably be introduced to it during college. It's mostly used in Linux/Unix systems... and Macs.

I'll be sure to try all those stuff that you've just said, but first I must learn more about programming, thanks!

@Eternal Darkness - Why should I chat with him?

Oharo - kun wrote:

I'll be sure to try all those stuff that you've just said, but first I must learn more about programming, thanks!

@Eternal Darkness - Why should I chat with him?

She has been developing with C++ along with taking a class in school... Just thought she might be a good person to talk to...

Eternal Darkness wrote:

She has been developing with C++ along with taking a class in school... Just thought she might be a good person to talk to...

Yeah I could help w/ the basics. And over all logic. If you want.