Compiler Question And A Doubt

[Wdingdong]

I use DevC++ IDE to practice C and C++. It has an in-built compiler(gcc).
So my question is, can I use this in-built compiler of DevC++ along with any other IDE like Eclipse or NetBeans?

Doubt: I started studying C on my own recently. My first year college syllabus includes C++ and Java. So, I have to learn all these three languages at the same time. I mean, I am learning structured and object oriented paradigms at the same time. I think, I am going in the wrong way.
Can you give me some advice/suggestion?

[Xian Nox]

You can use the gcc compiler with them afaik, but I would strongly recommend you to use the latest version. The one in Dev-C++ is quite outdated.

[m0skit0]

As Xian Nox points out, I would not use Dev-C++, it's outdated. Eclipse IDE is a very good choice and you can do C, C++ and Java on the same IDE.

So, I have to learn all these three languages at the same time. I mean, I am learning structured and object oriented paradigms at the same time. I think, I am going in the wrong way.

Depends on how confident you feel. If you feel you can do it, go ahead. Also C++ is a superset of C, so you would only have to learn OOP specifics. If you learn C/C++, Java is easy (Java is strongly based on C++)

[Wdingdong]

You can use the gcc compiler with them afaik, but I would strongly recommend you to use the latest version. The one in Dev-C++ is quite outdated.

I would not use Dev-C++, it's outdated. Eclipse IDE is a very good choice and you can do C, C++ and Java on the same IDE.

Thanks. I will get a new compiler and use Eclipse instead of Dev-C++. I was just avoiding Eclipse and a new compiler because I have very low Internet speed to download anything. But, I'll download it anyhow.

Depends on how confident you feel. If you feel you can do it, go ahead. Also C++ is a superset of C, so you would only have to learn OOP specifics. If you learn C/C++, Java is easy (Java is strongly based on C++)

What if I focus on structured programming using C++ as it is same as C and quit learning C?
Or should I continue learning C? Because I just love C.

EDIT: Okay, I'm not quitting anything. I'm going ahead for all three . I only hope, I don't generate a bad programming practice. Also, you all will be there Thanks.

[m0skit0]

I will get a new compiler and use Eclipse instead of Dev-C++.

Don't get us wrong. GCC IMHO is best C compiler, but you just need a more recent version. If you're going to use Windows (which looks like so), download MinGW. For developing with C/C++ in Eclipse you need the CDT plugin. There's an Eclipse version that already incorporates this plugin. Oh and also you need to have Java installed to run Eclipse (it's made in Java). Also, if you want to develop for Java, you also need to download the JDK.

What if I focus on structured programming using C++ as it is same as C and quit learning C?
Or should I continue learning C? Because I just love C.

I would definitely focus on C first. And if you like it, then it's strong reason to do it

[Wdingdong]

Thanks for all the links and the information. So, now I have all the things ready. BTW, I downloaded the Eclipse Classic(Because I thought it support all the languages).

If you're going to use Windows (which looks like so)

For some weeks I'll have to practise on Windows. But, soon I'm going to use Ubuntu. I don't have good download speed, so I'm going to purchase it from a near by grey market(Yes, some people here sell Ubuntu on CDs like Windows.)

PS: Get ready for my questions

[m0skit0]

BTW, I downloaded the Eclipse Classic(Because I thought it support all the languages).

Doesn't matter because Eclipse works with plugins. You just download and install them to get the features. Go to... err I don't remember right now since I'm on Windows (and I don't have Eclipse on Windows ). It was on Window menu -> Install new software IIRC.

Yes, some people here sell Ubuntu on CDs like Windows.

Nice! Yeah except selling Windows copies is illegal, while Ubuntu is not

[Wdingdong]

Window menu -> Install new software IIRC

I got it. It's in the Help menu. And I installed the CDT plugin.

I tested all the three languages(C/C++/Java) and they all work fine. Eclipse is little advanced but good.
BTW, what is a .upc file? This is what I get when I create C project.

[m0skit0]

Never heard of it. Anyway you don't have to care about Eclipse's own files.

[Wdingdong]

Problem: Whenever I compile and run the program(Eclipse), I have to go to the task manager to end the process, I mean the execution.
Any solution?

BTW, I'm always confused which type to choose from all of these:

Which one to choose?

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