cin.get() VS. system("pause")

[xcalibur0645]

So, here's the big deal...

I have both Code::Blocks and Dev-C++
I use them alternatively, and it's been doing fine.

Okay, here's the main question:

Which is better to use... cin.get(); or system("pause");?

cin.get() is good because it doesn't show messages like Press any key to continue... But sometimes, even if I put the code there, it just simply closes the program.

system("pause") on the other hand, even though it shows that annoying message, works always. But it gets ugly if I use this.


Does anyone know why cin.get() sometimes doesn't work?

[firedraco]

Does anyone know why cin.get() sometimes doesn't work?

You are leaving junk in the input buffer. Usually it's because you used something like:

std::cin >> x; //where x is an int or whatever

This will leave extra stuff in the input buffer, usually a '\n' or possibly other stuff.

[Volatile Pulse]

I believe the proper way to use cin is as follows:

std::cin >> x;
cin.ignore();

I don't use cin much, if at all, and when I do, Code::Blocks has a feature that you don't need system("pause"); or cin.get(); at the end of the program, it pauses it for you with information about your code.

I also don't understand why you still use Dev-C++ I believe it hasn't been updated for over 5 years now.

[xcalibur0645]

Well, I still use Dev-C++ because it's more user-friendly.

[Volatile Pulse]

Than code blocks? How so?

[xcalibur0645]

I dunno, i just find Dev-C++ easier...
But then, okay, if you like, I'll just use Code::Blocks

I use Dev-C++ because it's the compiler that I grew up with. :/

[Volatile Pulse]

I don't want to force you to do something you don't want to do, and I personally grew up with BloodShed and Borland. For all I care, you can use no IDE's at all. I've gone through a good bit of the bigger ones and I'm content with Code::Blocks, it just needs an update, I might try a nightly build from the forums.

[Texan40]

The Code::Blocks console runner automatically give you the return value, time it took to run and pauses when you run the project from withing the IDE. I love this feature.

[Albatross]

To clarify... are you using Bloodshed Dev-C++ or Orwell Dev-C++?

-Albatross

[ne555]

Which is better to use... cin.get(); or system("pause");?

None, run from the console.

Why system() is evil http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/articles/11153/
Keep the console open long enough to see your program's output http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/articles/7312/