C++Builder 5
About Programming
C/C++ Language

Programming

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If you pick up the paper today, you are sure to notice page after page of ads for computer programmers. High school and college students who are not sure "what they want to be when the grow up", should take a serious look at a career in programming.

I started programming over 20 years ago, when your choices for hardware and software were very limited. My first word processing program was "Electric Pencil" and had to be loaded off cassette tape. Times have certainly changed and the opportunity for aspiring programmers has never been better.

I'm going to feature programming tools, such as compilers and editors, which I feel are worth considering. Even on a limited budget, you should be able to put together a system with the hardware and tools that will enable yourself or your child to begin learning to program.

What do you need to get started?

	A relatively new computer, running Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, or NT4. CPU speed should be 200 Mhz or above and 500 Mhz is great. If your computer has a 120-200 Mhz CPU, you'll still be ok but maybe a little sluggish.
	A minimum of 32 Mb of RAM memory (64 Mb with NT or 2000), 128 Mb recommended.
	Minimum of 300 Mb of free hard disk space.
	A compiler to develop programs with. Click here for some recommendations.

Compilers

Borland C++ Builder 5

C++Builder is an ANSI C/C++ compiler for developing applications under Windows and the Internet. Click here for more information.

Programming

What do you need to get started?

Compilers

Borland C++ Builder 5

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