Compiler choices
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The Source SDK is compatible with Visual Studio 2005 and Visual C++ Express 2005 (Visual Studio and C++ Express 2008 compile in release mode, but not in debug). The server library can be compiled for Linux with gcc.
For most, Visual C++ Express 2005 is the best option. It provides all of the functionality needed to program and build a mod, and most of Microsoft's industry-standard toolset, for free.
Most tutorials on this website assume you are using Visual Studio.