toolNote t060101 C/C++ Programming Resources

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1. C/C++ Programming for Beginners and the Curious

1.1 These programming resources are recommended for those interested in understanding more about the use of C/C++ programming for development of applications using the Microsoft Windows platform.

1.2 The resources are suitable for someone who is experienced in using a desktop PC and able to download and install software from the Internet (or from a CD-ROM in the back of a book).  No programming and software-development experience is required. 

1.3 It is valuable to have a confident acquaintance with operation of Microsoft Windows.  Willingness to learn how to use command-line/console-mode utilities and software is also important.  These are the easiest kinds of programs to begin constructing using C/C++.  That provides a foundation that all more-sophisticated programming can be built upon.

1.4 This is not a comprehensive catalog.  The suggested tools are ones that are also helpful for verifying and installing software as part of engagement with simple development projects.  They are chosen to be generally useful to newcomers to software development for Microsoft Windows, but we are looking primarily at creating a foundation and avoiding specialized areas, including programming for the Windows Graphical User Interface.

2. Available Materials

• t060101b: C/C++ Programming Resources [latest]
• t060101c: Preliminary Catalog
• t060101a: C/C++ Programming Resources - Diary & Job Jar

Contributors:

     2005-09-08: Inspired by Jaxia's request, Dennis Hamilton develops this and the accompanying notes.  They support confirmation of experiments and construction that are part of the ODMdev setup for ODMref 1.0 development and for further ActiveODMA components.

     2005-09-04: Jaxia blogs about needing a C/C++ compiler for a class, reminding Dennis (via Lisa Williams) that he wants to make it easier for beginners and the curious to get started using command-line/console-mode compilers as part of the TROSTing of ActiveODMA work.

 

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