Getting Started with Visual Studio Code for C++ Programming

Visual Studio Code (VSC) is a popular code editor that supports various programming languages, including C++. In this article, we will explore the basic functionality of VSC by demonstrating how to write a 'hello world' program in C++.

To begin, open the Explorer menu, which can be found at the topmost item on the vertical menu on the far left. This will allow you to turn the 'VSC_HelloWorld' directory into a workspace. Alternatively, you can use VSC directly to build and execute your code as well.

One way to run your C++ program is by using the `g++` compiler. To do this, open a terminal window inside the VSC terminal and navigate to your created directory. Then, compile and run your script using the following commands:

```

$ g++ HelloWorld.cpp -o helloworld

```

From within this terminal, you can build and execute your script. This will open a new terminal window in the lower portion of the view.

To create your first program, select 'Start' > 'New File' from the welcome screen. You should be greeted with the typical welcome screen:

```

#include

using namespace std;

int main() {

cout << 'Hello World!' << endl;

return 0;

}

```

This example introduces you to the basic functionality of VSC by demonstrating how to write a 'hello world' program in C++. With this guide, you can get started with writing your own C++ programs using Visual Studio Code.

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