list of free compilers and assemblers

[Lundis]

C++ Primer is indeed a good C++ book, it contains a lot of exercises, which is what beginners need. Doing them all takes a lot of time, but you'll learn faster/better.

If you still find that too hard you could try a higher-level programming language, like python. It should be easier to learn, and once you've grasped the basics of programming you can go back to C++ (provided that you still want to learn it).

Don't be afraid to ask questions if there's something you don't understand

[Xonet]

Thought I'd add this http://www.opencobol.org/

Apparently as of sept 27 GNU adopted OPENCOBOL as GNU COBOL

[reparto]

https://compilr.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Several online compilers for many different languages.

Note:
To be able to actually run your own code you have to open a lesson and then click "Edit Code", you can then do whatever you want. You won't be able to save without paying a membership fee but its really useful if you need to quickly test something.

[ayu]

https://compilr.com/

Several online compilers for many different languages.

Bookmarked

[reparto_temp]

https://ideone.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Another online compiler, I prefer this one to compilr.com, much easier to use and i think it support more languages

EDIT: it does support more languages, even stuff like assembly

[reparto]

http://hhvm.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Its the Hip Hop PHP compiler that was released by Facebook, it will compile PHP to IL bytecode which is then JITed into x64