Programming C++ in OSX

[Cobreth]

What is the best freeware tool for writing C++ code in OSX?




-Matt

 

[Methodical]

Xcode comes free with panther, besides that, project builder I guess.

 

[Black Morty Rackham]

I think IBM has some freeware programming tool...

 

[Cobreth]

Is there any way of getting Xcode without Panther?






-Matt

 

[Black Morty Rackham]

Hmmm, I don't think so... But I'd recomend getting Panther regardless, it's an awesome system.

 

[Cobreth]

Been thinking about it.. this might finally make me take the plunge. Well, take the dip at least.




-Matt

 

[skritch]

gcc and g++, both part of the Apple Developer's Tools (which are free).

 

[addragyn]

http://www.apple.com/macosx/developertools/

http://developer.apple.com/

http://developer.apple.com/tools/download/

Xcode requires 10.3.

 

[pr0pensity]

Xcode is called Project Builder pre-10.3, and GCC should be installed already.

 

[NewBlackDak]

GCC won't be installed unless the BSD subsystem is installed. Project Builder/XCode is a great IDE. It makes a great team with Inerface Builder. I have an app that has pretty much had the same front-end since the beginning. Started off as Applescript with parts in C, and it kept evolving until it's now completely C++. The users haven't noticed any difference except for the C++ code is way faster than applescript.

 

[Cobreth]

I ended up buying Panther. Should be here tomorrow.



Thanks guys.

-Matt