cpp

Learning C++ for ICT Hands On Examination

setting up ide

vscode (linux)

sources:

• brian_fracer
• vscode_docs

install compiler

$ sudo apt get update
$ sudo apt-get install  build-essential gdb g++

check your compiler version

$ g++ --version
$ gdb --version

install snap

$ sudo apt-get install snap

install vscode using snap

$ sudo snap install --classic code

install the extension

• open vscode.
• select the extensions view icon on the activity bar or use the keyboard shortcut (ctrl+shift+x).
• search for 'c++'.
• select install.

after you install the extension, when you open or create a *.cpp file, you will have syntax highlighting (colorization), smart completions and hovers (intelliSense), and error checking.