C++ on Macs

frac

Intermediate
Jul 16, 2018
181
0
11
Lahore
So someone just dropped off their Macbook to me and they want an IDE for C++. They're looking for something like VS but they don't have an Apple ID for some reason or another (or don't want to share it or something, it's really weird). So I need beginner-friendly IDE suggestions for C++ (something that doesn't require Xcode I guess). I've never used Macs in my life (and trying to do stuff on it was frustrating to say the least), so a comprehensive answer/guide would be appreciated.
 

Yasir Nadeem

Seasoned
Jun 27, 2011
4,351
13
44
Karachi
So someone just dropped off their Macbook to me and they want an IDE for C++. They're looking for something like VS but they don't have an Apple ID for some reason or another (or don't want to share it or something, it's really weird). So I need beginner-friendly IDE suggestions for C++ (something that doesn't require Xcode I guess). I've never used Macs in my life (and trying to do stuff on it was frustrating to say the least), so a comprehensive answer/guide would be appreciated.
You don't need XCode, but iirc you do need xcode tools which can be downloaded without downloading xcode itself for developing various apps. As for the IDE you can Use CLion by Jetbrains.
 

fahdanwar

Talented
Aug 15, 2012
58
2
13
Islamabad
I think if someone is used to visual studio there would be definitely a learning curve . XCode or CLion as mentioned in previos post you could make them to work. If he/she is beginner for sake of learning using Visual studio code or Sublime editor would be a lot better but obviously you would have to make configuration .
XCode is most reliable and suitable option if you have to stick to MAC i think safe option is learn it .
 

Yasir Nadeem

Seasoned
Jun 27, 2011
4,351
13
44
Karachi
I think if someone is used to visual studio there would be definitely a learning curve . XCode or CLion as mentioned in previos post you could make them to work. If he/she is beginner for sake of learning using Visual studio code or Sublime editor would be a lot better but obviously you would have to make configuration .
XCode is most reliable and suitable option if you have to stick to MAC i think safe option is learn it .
I would recommend vscode but it just doesn't seem feasible for a beginner to do configuration needed specially on a mac.
 

frac

Intermediate
Jul 16, 2018
181
0
11
Lahore
Yep they wouldn't know how to work on vscode or sublime. I've suggested xcode tools + clion to them. Thanks for your help.
 
General chit-chat
Help Users
We have disabled traderscore and are working on a fix. There was a bug with the plugin | Click for Discord
  • No one is chatting at the moment.
  • StrikerX StrikerX:
    Mofos sharpened a spear and shoved it up theirs and Arrowhead's ass
    Link
  • StrikerX StrikerX:
    Sony <3
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Jeez, throwing all those sales away for the sake of PsN accounts. What a mess.
    Link
  • Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    faraany3k said:
    I have heard that it is now unplayable in countries which do not support handful of third world countries not recognized by Sony like Pakistan. Steam is a true global platform.Then they cry that console gaming is dying.
    170 + countries where Steam sells but PSN doesn't will lose access unless they use VPN
    Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    It has a worst rating on Steam than last years MW3 now. Jeese Sony, how can you fuck it up THIS BAD
    Link
  • faraany3k faraany3k:
    I have heard that it is now unplayable in countries which do not support handful of third world countries not recognized by Sony like Pakistan. Steam is a true global platform.Then they cry that console gaming is dying.
    Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    How to ruin a perfectly good thing for dummies - by Sony
    Link
  • Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    Helldivers 2 is now trending worse stream user reviews than SUICIDE SQUAD
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Good guy Gaben refunding the game way past what the policy allows 👍
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Poor Arrowhead getting screwed by Sony 😞
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Gaben ki reach hai, PSN ki nahi hai. Gaben ain't stressing over publishers who rush to his store in the first place 😂
    Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    Gaben ki reach nah hai :(
    Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    saeen I don't think the PSN teams are stressing over needing to offer hundreds of thousands of refunds lol
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    fuckin' lol
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Saeen literally glossed over the fact that PSN isn't available in those 177 countries
    Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    fuckin' lol
    Link
  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    Helldivers 2 delisted on Steam from 177 countries
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    iampasha said:
    Alan wake 2 is yet to recover it's development costs. Due to no physical release and no steam launch.
    You reap what you sow. This is what happens when you take away choice from consumers. Even with 88% split going to developers, they can't recoup costs. Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 is a massive hit for Sony thanks in big part to Steam.
    Link
  • iampasha iampasha:
    Alan wake 2 is yet to recover it's development costs. Due to no physical release and no steam launch.
    • Haha
    Reactions: Necrokiller
    Link
  • NaNoW NaNoW:
    ....
    Link
  • faraany3k faraany3k:
    Tears of Kingdom saal pehle shuru ki thee, ab tk pehle area se nai nikla. Life sucks donkey balls.
    Link
  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Buh buh buh didn't you know that "sT3aM iS a moN0-pololly" 🤣
    • Haha
    Reactions: iampasha and EternalBlizzard
    Link
  • EternalBlizzard EternalBlizzard:
    You can't defeat Lord Gaben :ROFLMAO:
    • Haha
    Reactions: Necrokiller
    Link
    StrikerX StrikerX: Mofos sharpened a spear and shoved it up theirs and Arrowhead's ass