Hi, i'm new to programming...

[kslagle1]

Hi, my name is Kevin and i'm just starting learning about programming. I am in a college class about it as well. Everyone picks a language to work with and I chose Cobra. Don't ask why, I don't even know. I just felt it was a good choice. Now I am learning that there is no IDE for this language and I am just looking for some pointers on how to get started with it. If I want to start off with the typical, 'Hello World' program, and there is no IDE, how do I make this program work via command line? What compiler do I need and where is that accessed to download? I'm sorry, I know that I am really new at all this, but I want to understand this language and how to operate within it. Thank you for your time and viewing this message. Kevin.

[Charles]

Hi Kevin,

Welcome to the Cobra community.

Here are instructions for installing Cobra:
http://cobra-language.com/trac/cobra/wiki/HowToInstallFromSource

Here are editors with Cobra support, most of which are free:
http://cobra-language.com/trac/cobra/wiki/EditorSupport

Running a program will be something like:

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cd path\to\program
cobra hello.cobra

Here are a series of "How To" programs:
http://cobra-language.com/how-to/PrintHelloWorld/

But you will find more in your local Cobra directory under the "HowTo".

If you browse through the wiki and these forums, you will find plenty of tips. Plan on alternating between reading and trying things out.

When you have further questions, ask here.

-Chuck

[hopscc]

Download the compiler/dev system and get it installed.

type

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cobra -help


to see how to drive the compiler

find/write the std helloworld program ( file hello.cobra)

# cobra hello world program
class Hello
    def main is shared
        print 'hello world'

compile and run it

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cobra hello.cobra


Why do you think the only way to learn/run language source code is via an IDE ?