Setting Up C++ Development in Visual Studio Code on Linux

As a developer, you might have found yourself looking for an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that can support your C++ projects on Linux. In this guide, we will explore how to set up C++ development in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) on Linux.

To start with, you need to install the necessary extensions for VSCode. These extensions are:

* C/C++: This extension enables syntax highlighting and other features for your C++ code.

* CMake Tools: This Microsoft extension allows you to configure and build your CMake projects in VSCode.

* Remote WSL: This extension enables you to open workspaces from your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installation.

Once these extensions are installed, you can start creating a new C++ project. To do this, navigate to the directory where you want to create your project and type `code` in your WSL terminal. This will launch VSCode with the current directory as the workspace.

To debug your C++ code, simply open any C/C++ file, set some breakpoints (if needed), and hit the Big Green Play Button. You can also use the 'Debug' view to inspect variables and set breakpoints.

Additionally, you can create a sample C++ project by creating a new .cpp file inside it with the following content:

```c

#include

using namespace std;

int main() {

// your code here

}

```

If you want to see the output of your code in the cmd window instead of the VSCode terminal, you can set `externalConsole` to `true` in the `launch.json` file.

In this article, we have explored how to set up C++ development in Visual Studio Code on Linux. With these extensions and configurations, you should be able to run, debug, and get IntelliSense for your C/C++ files in VSCode.

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