vscode-cmake-cpp-linux-exe

This project provides a template and environment setup for developing C++ executable programs on Linux using CMake and Visual Studio Code. It is ideal for those who want a quick start with C++ development in a Linux environment, featuring ready-to-use configurations and minimal boilerplate.

Features

• Pre-configured .vscode settings for seamless development in Visual Studio Code
• Example hello.cpp source file to demonstrate a simple C++ executable
• CMakeLists.txt for CMake-based build automation
• Linux executable output setup
• Organized structure for easy extension and scaling

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• CMake (version 3.10 or higher recommended)
• g++ or any compatible C++ compiler
• Visual Studio Code
• CMake Tools Extension for VSCode

Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/JayTwoLab/vscode-cmake-cpp-linux-exe.git
   cd vscode-cmake-cpp-linux-exe

2. Open the folder in Visual Studio Code.

3. Make sure all required extensions and tools are installed (see Prerequisites).

4. Use the VSCode command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) to run: CMake: Configure and then CMake: Build.

5. Run the executable as built in your configured output directory.

Project Structure

• .vscode/ - VSCode-specific settings for C++ and CMake integration
• CMakeLists.txt - CMake build definition
• hello.cpp - Example source file

Usage

This repository serves as a starting point for your own C++ executable projects. Feel free to modify hello.cpp and extend as needed for your application.

License

• MIT

Author

• Maintained by JayTwoLab