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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 Microsofts Visual Cþþ 2010 Express Edition, if youre running Windows, since it includes a modern Cþþ compilerand is free. Once youve 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 youre using another compiler or IDE, check its documentation.


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