Borland C++ 5.0 Programming Starter Kit

Borland C++ 5.0 Programming Starter Kit Review

While this product is dated and does not contain all of the modern bells and whistles of more sophisticated packages, I still find it of value. In terms of cost, ease of use and simplicity, I would much rather use it to teach introductory C++ than Microsoft Visual C++. I have used both packages to teach C++ at the college level and it is so much easier to use the Borland package. It uses fewer resources and the cost is nominal to non-existent. The faster loads and compiles also save a surprising amount of time. That is never more prominent than when you are lecturing to a class and demonstrating how a code change affects the output. This requires that you wait for the compile and link sequence to complete and the Borland package is much faster.
The coverage is also more than adequate for all aspects of C and C++ that one normally covers in the introductory courses. When teaching C++, I avoid the introduction of GUI development as long as possible, preferring to concentrate on how to program rather than how to lay objects on a form. Since there is no visual component to this package, there is the added advantage that the student cannot be distracted by it. In my experience in teaching Visual Basic, students seem to be so enthralled by the visual aspects that they consider the more important coding to be secondary. That is of course false, but it is a very hard point to get across.
I have used this package to teach C/C++ and also use it to write most of the programs I use in my mathematical research. You can get students up and running in a matter of minutes and keeping them using it is very low maintenance.

Published in Mathematics and Computer Education, reprinted with permission.

Borland C++ 5.0 Programming Starter Kit Feature

• A powerful compiler with a productive C++ environment
• Edit, debug, and compile Java and 32-bit and 16-bit C and C++ code
• Visual database tools; fully programmable IDE; ANSI/ISO C++ implementation
• Popular compiler for educators and students using and learning C++
• Includes the bestselling Sams book, Teach Yourself C in 24 Hours

Borland C++ 5.0 Programming Starter Kit Overview

An ideal resource for beginning programmers or those who want to enhance their current skills, Borland C++ 5.0 Programming Starter Kit provides a dynamic environment and development tools designed to seamlessly edit, debug, and compile Java and 32-bit and 16-bit C and C++ code. Visual database tools, a fully programmable IDE, and the most complete ANSI/ISO C++ implementation available make this a popular compiler for educators and students using and learning C++. The Borland C++ starter kit also includes the bestselling Sams book, Teach Yourself C in 24 Hours.

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