Hello everyone,
I am a complete Linux newbie who is hoping to continue programming with the Linux system.

I've had Linux Mandrake for about a week and here is my question.

I want to program with C++ and Java. So what can I use that's already included in Linux? Without downloading further apps.
I mean I know about the basic text editors, but how can I compile/test? What is the GCC used for etc? What are some of your efficient programming setups?

Any help you could give me in this area would be greatly appreciated. I'm still making the jump from Windows, so forgive me if this is asking a lot.

Thanks again
-Matt

Compilation is usually done with the GNU C Compiler which handles, C, C++, fotran77 and some others me thinks. Not all distros include it in the n00b installation because they don't think that new linux people will want to compile programs (unless you chose 'Developer' workstation during installation). The c/c++ libraries will be installed and you can easily install the GNU Debugger (gdb).

The real thing to note here is the variety that accompanies linux for the programmer. There are tons of text editors, a fair number of compilers and debuggers.

You may want to try searches on www.sourceforge.net www.freshmeat.net and www.google.co.uk/linux for the tools you usually use in linux for equivalents in linux.

Be prepared, there are a lot.

Alex

emacs as editor 10x more powerfull then any other ide.
gcc gor compiling c/c++ applications
gdb for debugging all these application are included in all dist.

I'd have to say that there is nothing really, that can be eclipse. I've used a lot of editors/IDE's and it's by far the best thing since fire was invented.
If you want to code C++, get the CDT plugin. I'm not sure if eclipse comes with your distribution, but if you are serious about coding Java (and C++) I'd take the time to get it.

As far as IDE's go my thouhgt is this:
simple is better.

I can't stand the all in wonder ide's. They all try to be like MS visual studio . They are all Big, slow and difficult to learn. Worst of all they try to do the thinking for you. Emacs is like learning another language. Who has the time to learn all those obscure key strokes? I use "vim" right from the shell because it is light, fast and syntax highlight's everything. Here is my setup of choise:

shell: bash
text editor: vim
compiler: gcc
debugger: gdb
built tool: make

The best part is I can work from one window. vim lets me edit multiple files and spawn shells as I need then, that way I don't have to close the files I am editing to make or debug my work.

hope this helps.

vin and emacs they both have abscure kystrokes but you get use to them best way is to test both and choose the one which suits you. or just use a ide.

Emacs is like learning another language. Who has the time to learn all those obscure key strokes?

i really dont think so. if u run emacs in x its a capable and well documented editor u can learn to work with within few time using the tutorial.

but if u're looking for an ide i'd recommend eclipse, too.
for writing html: quanta
cheers, jens

Try JEdit. It's simple and powerful. It's power actually comes from the plugins. Its a lot of plugins have been developed and still being developed so its power has no limit.