I opened hello.cpp. Why isn't there File -> Compile -> hello.cpp? What is an other easy way, if any?
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Delirium Tremems, I usually have one of those after an "Arrogant Bastard Ale" and wind up with a "Blithering Idiot." It just seems like a natural progression.NoMoreZealots– NoMoreZealots2009-07-18 22:16:49 +00:00Commented Jul 18, 2009 at 22:16
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Duplicate: stackoverflow.com/questions/880803/…GManNickG– GManNickG2009-07-18 22:33:49 +00:00Commented Jul 18, 2009 at 22:33
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Is there a way to Merge duplicate questions rather than just closing them? I mean it would make sense to do so.NoMoreZealots– NoMoreZealots2009-07-19 00:13:37 +00:00Commented Jul 19, 2009 at 0:13
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The file must be part of a project before you can compile/build it. Starting with VS 2005 (or maybe 2008), you can use File -> New -> Project From Existing Code to wrap a project around source files.
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It's kinda a pain in the ass if you're used to being able to just type gcc Hello.cpp. But overall it gives you a nice view graph of your application files, and classes.
Or, you could use something like notepad++ and write a script that compiles with the windows 7/Visual studio C++ compile (CL.exe). That could work as well and do what you describe. C++ was meant for medium and large size projects that require performance and space efficiency. If you want to practice you could use the method I described but otherwise I'd recommend using something like Python/Java/PHP/etc to crank out applications that can take the performance hit of an interpreted/JIT compiled language. This will allow you to develop at a rapid pace. I prefer C++ myself but I use the approach very frequently.
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The best way its to create an empty project add your hello.cpp then Visual Studio will build your program.
