C++ book edition 2

[TheScripterGeek]

I was just wondering, what compiler/IDE do I use for this book?
https://www.amazon.com/Programming-Principles-Practice-Using-2nd/dp/0321992784/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488417075&sr=8-2&keywords=C%2B%2B+edition+2

[mbozzi]

It doesn't matter. A modern one. This is because Stroustrup's book is about standard C++, not a particular vendor's non-standard version of the language. If you are already familiar with a particular toolchain, use that one, as long as it's not out of date. C++11 support at least is a must.

If you're on Windows, I suggest Microsoft C++'s compiler (which comes with Visual Studio).
If you're on Mac, I suggest LLVM/Clang (or whatever it is comes with XCode).
If you're on Linux, either LLVM/Clang or GCC (g++) are good choices.

[TheScripterGeek]

Yeah but the problem is that he uses header filed like
#include "std_lib_facilities.h" or
#include "Window.h" or
#include "Simple_Window.h"
I don't know any compilers that use this. I'm having issues because he uses files like that a lot

[jlb]

Yeah but the problem is that he uses header filed like
#include "std_lib_facilities.h"
..
I don't know any compilers that use this.

Pretty much any recent compiler can use that file. It was written by the author of the book and is available on his website for download.