Where or what is my complier?

[carolmb]

Hi all,

Since C++ codes can be run or excuted on almost anything, where is my compiler or how do I access my compiler for my windows pc? Or, where do I type my c++ code, and then where do I compile it and then execute? FYI, I do not Visual Studio downloaded but that shouldn't matter?

[Mythios]

Well if you want to use microsofts programs for using/compiling c++ - yes you would be best to get Visual Studio. You could download Dev++ i think its called which comes with a c++ compiler

[Scipio]

You write your code in any editor, that code is called the sourcecode. Then you use a compiler to creat a .exe file from that code. You need to download a compiler. You can also download a IDE, integrated development environment, wich has an editor, a compiler and some other tools in it.

I would recommend dev c++ (google it to find the downloadpage)