Is there a C/C++ IDE that wouldn't prompt to save before compiling?

Question

Here's a common situation for me: I have this idea of a code in my head (in this example, it's in Python), so I open up PyScripter, write the code and then simply run it. PyScripter doesn't ask me to save the code beforehand and in a matter of seconds I happily glance at my algo's results.

Now I understand that C is a compiled language and the code must be saved beforehand, et cetera, et cetera, but I was wondering if there is such an IDE that let's you simply enjoy your code without having many saved files or folders named "test1.*" , "test2.*" , etc...

One way I guess this could be done is that the IDE will manage all project files in a temp folder, up until (and if at all...) the user clicks on "save/save as"; then it will actually save the files in a desired location. So in most cases, where the user just wants to write a code and see its output, the IDE won't bother the user with save prompts.

I'd be very glad if someone could recommend me of such IDEs (if they even exist). A big thanks in advance =]

edit: @Michael Burr Yes, the intention was indeed not to come up with filenames in the first place.

Answer 1

You can try ideone.com . I find it very convenient :-)

It's online so no actual installation is required, and it supports a lot of known programming languages.

Answer 2

For C++, you can do this in Visual Studio. Next time you modify a file, just press F5 (Run) and when the prompt comes up (asking whether you want to save the file before compiling) just check the box that says Don't ask again .

For Java, Eclipse(maybe others) provides automatic compilation, but you still have to save the file. You just need to check Build Automatically .

Answer 3

CodePad seems to be created for just this reason. Write your code, hit the button, watch it run. No fuss, and no saving hundreds of files.

http://codepad.org/

Answer 4

If you use emacs:

   (defun my-emacs-command-save-compile ()
    "save and compile."
    (interactive)
    (save-buffer)
    (recompile))