variables
Author
Hey, i've got a little problem.
i've a variable code but it wouldn't compile and run
#include <iostream.h>
int main()
{
int 3,2;
cout <<"3:";
cin >> 3;
cout <<"\n2:";
cin >> 2;
cout << "\n" << 3+2;
return 0;
}
So...what's the problem?
- Rappen.
You can't make a variable that starts with a number. For example:
int 3; //won't work
however
int Pie; //will work
If you want to set those variables to a value:
int pie = 20, cheese = 30;
int 3; //won't work
however
int Pie; //will work
If you want to set those variables to a value:
int pie = 20, cheese = 30;
1. Use [code] and [/code] for short snippets of code, use [source] and [/source] for longer pieces.
2. In future, please post the first error message you get from the compiler in the case of a compile-time error or, in the event of a run-time error, the expected behaviour of the program in addition to what actually happens. We're not psychic -- well, mostly anyway. ;-)
3. #include<iostream>, not #include <iostream.h> (how many tutorials are doing this?? Almost all the beginners seem to have this at some point or another)
4. You need using namespace std; after the #include directive, or you need to prefix cin and cout with std::. As a beginner, you're better off with the first option.
4. You can't begin a variable name with a number.
Try:
EDIT: A little bit of sloppiness.
2. In future, please post the first error message you get from the compiler in the case of a compile-time error or, in the event of a run-time error, the expected behaviour of the program in addition to what actually happens. We're not psychic -- well, mostly anyway. ;-)
3. #include<iostream>, not #include <iostream.h> (how many tutorials are doing this?? Almost all the beginners seem to have this at some point or another)
4. You need using namespace std; after the #include directive, or you need to prefix cin and cout with std::. As a beginner, you're better off with the first option.
4. You can't begin a variable name with a number.
Try:
#include <iostream>using namespace std;int main(){ int x, y; cout << "3:"; cin >> x; // Hope the user inputs 3! cout <<"\n2:"; cin >> y; // Hope the user inputs 2! cout << "\n" << x + y; // Output the sum of whatever was entered; return 0;}EDIT: A little bit of sloppiness.
In the future, post your error messages.
You have a number of things wrong with that code. The first that would actually cause an error is that you cannot name variables "3" and "2." Variable names must start with a letter or an underscore; they cannot start with (or be) digits.
You have a number of things wrong with that code. The first that would actually cause an error is that you cannot name variables "3" and "2." Variable names must start with a letter or an underscore; they cannot start with (or be) digits.
Author
Ok thank you guys!
Problem solved
PS: So for now on i have to put always <iostream> and not <iostream.h>...Why not?
Problem solved
PS: So for now on i have to put always <iostream> and not <iostream.h>...Why not?
Quote:Original post by rappen
PS: So for now on i have to put always <iostream> and not <iostream.h>...Why not?
iostream.h was what was used prior to the C++ standard (in 1998, I think). Now, the file is called iostream. I'm not sure what the rationale was, but it's the Right Thing to do because iostream.h is deprecated and is supplied to stop old (pre-standard) code breaking.
Quote:Original post by TheUnbeliever
Now, the file is called iostream. I'm not sure what the rationale was, but it's the Right Thing to do.
I think that <iostream> guarantees to put everything in the std namespace whereas <iostream.h> may do or may not, depending on the cycles of the moon and so on.
I don't know what resource you're using to learn, but one of the first things that should be (and often is) taught about variables is that they can only begin with a letter. Coupled with the fact that iostream.h a)has Never been standard (existed before there was a standard) and b)might not exist with all compilers (and probably shouldn't as it isn't standard) and this leads to my suspicion you are using a crappy learning resource. Try reading:
C++: A Dialog or maybe C++ Language Tutorial from CPlusPlus.com
C++: A Dialog or maybe C++ Language Tutorial from CPlusPlus.com
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