Installing and Setting Up C++

To write and run C++ programs, we need two main things:

  • A C++ Compiler: It converts C++ code into machine code (e.g., GCC, MSVC).
  • An Editor or IDE: A place to write your code (e.g., VS Code, Code::Blocks, Dev-C++, etc.).

1. Setup C++ in VS Code (Windows):

  • Download and install VS Code from https://code.visualstudio.com/.
  • Install the MinGW (G++) compiler:
    1. Download from: MinGW-w64.
    2. During setup, select architecture as x86_64 and threads as posix.
    3. Add the bin folder path to System Environment Variables > Path.
  • In VS Code, install the C/C++ extension by Microsoft.
  • Open your C++ file and save it with .cpp extension.
  • Use the terminal to compile: 
    g++ filename.cpp -o output
  • Then run the program: 
    ./output

2. For Linux Users:

  • Open terminal and type the following command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install g++

Now you can write and run C++ programs directly from the terminal.

3. For macOS Users:

  • Install Xcode Command Line Tools by running:
xcode-select --install

This installs the Clang compiler which supports C++. You can also use IDEs like VS Code or Xcode.

4. Verifying Installation

To verify that the C++ compiler is installed correctly, open terminal or command prompt and type: 

g++ --version

If you see version information, it means your compiler is ready to use.

Summary:

  • Install a C++ compiler like GCC (via MinGW or built-in on Linux/macOS).
  • Use a text editor or IDE (like VS Code, Code::Blocks).
  • Set environment paths (on Windows).
  • Use terminal/command prompt to compile and run C++ code.

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