💡 Essential Software for D3D9 and C++?

I've decided to start on learning some D3D9 and C++ so I can start to code my own hacks. I just need to know what programs I need to get started so I can practice some of the coding. Could anyone provide me with some useful and essential programs? I've already started learning the code itself and just need to test out if they work in game. For example a basic No Recoil hack. A good list will be grateful.

Visual Studios (probably 2010) and Microsoft DirectX June 2010

IDE = Integrated Development Environment
I'd recommend Visual C++ 2010 or Code::Blocks (i haven't used code::blocks but i've been told it's good).

I'd get DirectX SDK 2010 because it's generally good to have the most upto date versions of software. If you need download links just ask and i can post them for you but look on your own first.