C++ Newbie

talldudeX · 09-07-2002, 03:02 PM

Yep, that's me...a C++ newbie...and I'm already having problems.
Whenever I try to compile a simple hello world program, it doesn't work for some reason. Yes, I do have a compiler.

#include <iostream.h>

int main()
{
cout << "Hello world!\n";

return 0;
}

Can anyone help me out here? Anyone know where to find some good C++ tutorials or games? Thanks!

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 03:09 PM

I believe you've palced the quote in the wrong place. It goes directly after the !

or the return may have to go after the second }

I'm not completely sure, I haven't coded in C++ since like January, and the summer tends to reformat my brain.

Kuuki · 09-07-2002, 03:10 PM

Code:

int main()
{
cout <<"Hello world!" << endl;
return(0);
}

btw the C++ program should already have a compiler built into the software that you use to make the code....

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 03:15 PM

That's true, but then again it also depends on the version of C++ on how the program reacts Scar.

talldudeX · 09-07-2002, 03:19 PM

I don't really think the code is the problem. I've even purposely screwed up the code to see what would happen, and the same thing always happens. It says there was an error and could not compile it.

Kuuki · 09-07-2002, 03:20 PM

well you didnt have any problem with your code
its just the return statement was a little off

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 03:32 PM

that's it
its the parenthesis

() are important

Jared · 09-07-2002, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by talldudeX
Yep, that's me...a C++ newbie...and I'm already having problems.
Whenever I try to compile a simple hello world program, it doesn't work for some reason. Yes, I do have a compiler.

#include <iostream.h>

int main()
{
cout << "Hello world!\n";

return 0;
}

Can anyone help me out here? Anyone know where to find some good C++ tutorials or games? Thanks!

sounds like a personal problem

talldudeX · 09-07-2002, 09:06 PM

Smartass

Ewok Hunter · 09-07-2002, 10:26 PM

hmm, do you [b]really[/b need to move to the next line, why not just remove the /n and see if that helps?

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 10:35 PM

the () are what is keeping it from compiling, trust me and Scar on this. We did C++ coding a few months back.

Kuuki · 09-07-2002, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ewok Hunter
[B]hmm, do you really[/b need to move to the next line, why not just remove the /n and see if that helps?

yeah you dont need to move to the next line at all, but it really dont matter cus there isnt anything else being outputed

BUT!! are you putting in the #include <iostream.h> in the beginning of your code
cus cout will only work with that header file

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 10:57 PM

yeah, he is. go to the first post, that's his exact code.

Kuuki · 09-07-2002, 10:59 PM

nevermind then! im just getting teird

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 11:01 PM

Sleep is for the weak.

*smacks Scar a few times*

Kuuki · 09-07-2002, 11:05 PM

sorry im a Mansochrist, so pain does not affect me. but rest is im afrid something i do need, unlike you, which pain effects your judgement, emotion and proformence...

...human.

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 11:07 PM

Um, its masochist, if you truly were one, you'd know that.

And I haven't eaten in days, who's the weak one? You require nutrients and sleep to survive, I require nothing.

Kuuki · 09-07-2002, 11:12 PM

how bout this: you let me beat you or ill have my people send out little increminating photographs of ya... :P

SuicidalXWing · 09-07-2002, 11:14 PM

considering I'm never in photographs, you're gonna have a lot of trouble. Besides, I gave all your little buddies pay raises to beat you into a bloody pulp.

Cal_da_Darth · 09-08-2002, 06:56 AM

Can someone just list the full working code for him?

talldudeX · 09-08-2002, 10:58 AM

I don't think you understand. I didn't write this code myself, I got it from Sams Teach Yourself Visual C++ in 21 days. Guess I should have mentioned that. Scarface, I tried your code, and it says there were 3 errors.

SuicidalXWing · 09-08-2002, 09:41 PM

int main()
{
cout <<"Hello world!" << endl;
}
return(0);

This could be the code, if I had C++ installed, I could help ya out. Perhaps if ya truly can't figure it out, I'll break down and dig it out and install it.

talldudeX · 09-08-2002, 09:43 PM

Well I talked to a person today that is familiar with C++. They gave me the correct code and it still didn't work. I've come to the conclusion that there's something wrong with my compiler. Thanks for your help anyway, everybody.

Kuuki · 09-08-2002, 10:27 PM

mine should have worked just fine...

SuicidalXWing · 09-09-2002, 12:04 AM

Yeah, the compiler must be crap. What version of C++ you running?

Devil Doll · 09-09-2002, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by talldudeX
Yep, that's me...a C++ newbie...and I'm already having problems.
Whenever I try to compile a simple hello world program, it doesn't work for some reason. Yes, I do have a compiler.

#include <iostream.h>

int main()
{
cout << "Hello world!\n";

return 0;
}

Can anyone help me out here? Anyone know where to find some good C++ tutorials or games? Thanks!

I´m not a C++ master, but i´ll try to give you an advice:
Always use this:
void main()

you write int main() and not void main() if you never put a void main in you c++ program it will never compile cause it is the principal sentence (include iostream too

).

int is to declare any integer value, and you are declaring the principal main as an integer, only change the int into a void and maybe it will work.

Ewok Hunter · 09-09-2002, 08:25 PM

oh, forgot about that

well here's what the idiots guide says

Code:

 #include <iostream.h>


main()
{

cout<<"hello ect.";
return(0);

}

talldudeX · 09-09-2002, 09:56 PM

Psh. It finally decided to give this message.

"Error: No compiler associated with program."

Well what the hell. I downloaded the borland C++ compiler. How do I make C++ and my new compiler work together?

Kuuki · 09-09-2002, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Devil Doll

I´m not a C++ master, but i´ll try to give you an advice:
Always use this:
void main()

you write int main() and not void main() if you never put a void main in you c++ program it will never compile cause it is the principal sentence (include iostream too ).

int is to declare any integer value, and you are declaring the principal main as an integer, only change the int into a void and maybe it will work.

thats why you use a return statement when you int main()

LukA_YJK · 09-10-2002, 05:05 AM

#include <iostream.h>

int main()
{
cout << "Hello world!\n";

return 0;
}

talldudeX your code is just OK ! It's not true that main should be void... and Borland Turbo C++ is the best ever compiler for DOS. Your error is an environment error, I think. You should check out Options/Directories for all directories are correct. Hope it will help.

By the way, I am very glad that somebody asked a question about programming

I posted once a call to all Rogues for starting learn programming so we can realize our plans togather. I am not a C hacker, but I know Pacal a bit and used Borland Delphi to make all my utilities. Borland is the best, the Force is with them indeed

Try http://www.experts-exchange.com you can ask there any question. I'm also there

in Delphi Section. Also please ask your specifical programming questions in Gold Squadron forum, I'll try to answer... Sorry, I'm out...

*Wraith 8* · 09-10-2002, 04:27 PM

Borland Delphi? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH i hate that program..... maybe because i realy suck at it

./....... i still have to learn that program for school.... or else i will fail my education