Turbo C++ is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and compiler suite for the C++ programming language. Turbo C++ was initially developed by Borland and released in 1990.
It was mainly designed for the MS-DOS operating system, allowing developers to write C++ applications in a console-like environment.
However, you may encounter an instance where you need to install and use the Turbo C++ environment on the latest Windows versions.
Components of Turbo C++
Turbo C++ consists of several components:
- The Integrated Development Environment (IDE): This graphical user interface allows you to write, edit, compile, and debug code. The IDE includes code highlighting, auto-completion, and project management tools.
- The C++ Compiler: The compiler is responsible for translating the source code into executable machine code that can be run on a computer. The Turbo C++ compiler uses the C++ language standard and includes support for the Standard Template Library (STL).
- The Turbo Debugger: The debugger allows us to test and debug our code. It allows us to review their code line-by-line and inspect variables and memory contents.
How it Works
Turbo C++ works by taking the source code written by the developer and compiling it into executable machine code. The compiler uses several different stages to accomplish this task.
- Lexical Analysis: The compiler first analyzes the source code to identify the individual tokens that make up the program. These tokens include keywords, identifiers, operators, and literals.
- Syntax Analysis: Once the tokens have been identified, the compiler checks the program's syntax to ensure that it conforms to the rules of the C++ language. This involves checking that statements are properly structured, that all brackets are balanced, and that variable types are used correctly.
- Semantic Analysis: After the syntax has been checked, the compiler performs a semantic program analysis. This involves checking that all variables have been declared, that functions have been defined correctly, and that there are no type mismatches.
- Code Generation: Once the semantic analysis is complete, the compiler generates the executable machine code that can be run on a computer. This involves translating the C++ code into a low-level language that the computer's processor can understand.
How to Install Turbo C++ on Windows
Let us now dive into the steps to install Turbo C++ on Windows.
Step 1 - Download Turbo C++
The first step is to download the Turbo C++ installer.
Open your browser and head over to the resource below:
vineetchoudharyBefore you can extract the downloaded installer, please make sure you do not have a previous installation of the Turbo C++ compiler.
Step 2 - Extract the Zip Archive
Once the download is complete, extract the archive to any desired location.
Step 3 - Run the Installer
In the extracted directory, you can open the setup.exe file. This will launch the installer Wizard allowing you to install Turbo C++ on your machine.
Accept the Licenses and click Next.
Finally, click Install to proceed with the install.
Launch Turbo C++
Once the installation is complete, you can select the Launch the Program option from the installer page or click on the Turbo C++ icon from the Desktop.
To launch the Turbo C++ in DOS mode and full screen, select the Start Turbo C++ on the start window.
Hello World Program in Turbo C++
To create a simple program in Turbo C++, select New Source File from the Main Window.
This will prompt you to go ahead and give the name to your source file. Choose the target directory, provide a name for your source file and click save.
By default, the program will launch in Full Screen mode.
If you do not want full-screen mode, uncheck the "Full-screen mode" check box on the main window.
Edit the source code and add the hello world program as:
#include <iostream.h>
int main()
{
cout << "Hello World!" << endl;
return 0;
}
Press F2 or Head over to File -> Save from the top bar to save the file.
Finally, to compile the program, press F9.
Ending
This fundamental tutorial covered installing and setting up Turbo C++ on the latest Windows versions without using compatibility mode.
