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Re: Best development tools for Amiga?
« on: November 16, 2002, 12:07:08 AM »
C++

1.  StormC 4 is a fully functional C++ compiler based on GCC.  It also has an STL implementation.  It is somewhat expensive.

2.  The GNU Compiler is free on aminet but a mess to configure and is very slow.  However, if you need C++ and don't have the cash for StormC 4, then this is really your only option.

C

1.  SAS/C is considered by many to be the best C compiler for the Amiga.  Ithas an editor called SE, but SE is not really easy to use.  It is very UN*X like and  is a dream to use even on the command line.  The latest version is 6.58.  It is not sold new anymore so you will need to find it second hand.

2.  HiSoft C++ has what I consider the best IDE for the Amiga.  Its C++ implementation is old so I'd only use it for ANSI C coding.  Understanding the compiler message are a bit difficult sometimes, but it is possible to make some good software with this setup.   No printed documentation, but decent electronic help.

3.  vbcc is a little C compiler that is free and easy to use.  You will need to get the Dev CD to use any amiga libraries though.  No IDE.
 
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