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A Word about Compilers
I might be getting a little ahead of myself here by talking about compilers, but the issue is important because a compiler is what translates the source code you write into a program that your computer can run. I recommend that you use Microsoft’s Visual Cþþ 2010 Express Edition, if you’re running Windows, since it includes a modern Cþþ compiler—and is free. Once you’ve installed the soft- ware, check out Appendix A in this book, “Creating Your First Cþþ Program,” which explains how to compile a Cþþ program using Visual Cþþ 2010 Express Edition. If you’re using another compiler or IDE, check its documentation.
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