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Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:36:09 -0400
From: "Peter C. Chapin" <PChapin@vtc.vsc.edu>
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Date: 2012-07-31T11:36:09-04:00
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On 2012-07-31 07:26, Dufr wrote:

> Which compiler / IDE do you recommend for a beginner?
> As I understand it, the top priority for the beginner would be
> choosing an environment conducive to learning. This requires of course
> requires reduced complexity, and possibly well explained error
> messages.

I think GNAT gives very good error messages. In my opinion they are 
significantly above average compared to messages from other compilers 
I've used.

Peter