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How to create projects for C/C++ in VS code?
1. Install C++ extension, this adds language support for C/C++ and includes debugging and suggestive code blocks(intellisense) for the language.
made by: @Microsoft
1. Install C++ extension, this adds language support for C/C++ and includes debugging and suggestive code blocks(intellisense) for the language.
made by: @Microsoft
2. Check if you have a compiler, MinGW is popular for windows OR If you boast a Mac, clang is the way to go.
Google either of these for installation.
Use the command gcc --version in powershell to verify the installation of MinGW, if you do not have it installed, then
Google either of these for installation.
Use the command gcc --version in powershell to verify the installation of MinGW, if you do not have it installed, then
3. Install the C++ project generator extension in VS code
creator: danielpinto8zz6
creator: danielpinto8zz6
4. The heavy lifting is almost done, Now , in the main VS code command palette(ctrl+shift+p) search create C++ project.
4. Follow the create c++ project, from right to left (images)
5. Open> folder from file menu in VS code, then select the trial project folder.
6. Open the main.cpp file from the src folder the trial project directory(folder).
There you have it, a C++ project and the main file is now created and opened in VS code.
