RapidRun

RapidRun 🎯

RapidRun is a powerful Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to quickly compile and run code in multiple programming languages directly from your IDE. With support for C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, and TypeScript, RapidRun enhances your productivity and streamlines your development workflow.

🚀 Features

• Supports Multiple Languages: Quickly run and compile code for C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, and TypeScript.

• Highly Customizable: Configure compilers, interpreters, and flags to suit your specific project needs.

• Fast Execution: Compile and run your code with a single click or command, optimizing your workflow.

• Status Bar Integration: Seamlessly access the run functionality directly from the status bar for quick execution.

• Smart Save Options: Automatically save files before running based on your preferences (single, all, or none).

• Terminal Integration: View compilation and run outputs directly in the integrated terminal.

• Error Handling: Receive instant feedback on compilation errors, making debugging easier.

• Cross-Platform Support: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, providing a consistent experience across all platforms.

💻 Installation

In VSCode

1. Open Visual Studio Code.

2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X).

3. Search for "RapidRun".

4. Click Install.

⚙️ Configuration

Configure the compilers and interpreters in your settings.json file:

1. Open Settings:

   • Go to File > Preferences > Settings (or press Ctrl+,).

2. Search for "RapidRun":

   • In the search bar, type "RapidRun" to view the configuration options.

3. Modify Configuration:

   • Add or update the following settings in your settings.json file:

{
  "RapidRun.cppCompiler": "g++",
  "RapidRun.cppFlags": "-D_FORTIFY_SOURCE=2 -D_GLIBCXX_ASSERTIONS -std=c++23 -O2 -flto -pipe -Wall -Wextra -Wno-unused-parameter -Wno-unused-variable",
  "RapidRun.javaCompiler": "javac",
  "RapidRun.javaFlags": "",
  "RapidRun.pythonInterpreter": "python",
  "RapidRun.pythonFlags": "",
  "RapidRun.jsRuntime": "node",
  "RapidRun.jsFlags": "",
  "RapidRun.tsCompiler": "tsc",
  "RapidRun.tsFlags": "",
  "RapidRun.csharpCompiler": "dotnet run",
  "RapidRun.csharpFlags": "",
  "RapidRun.cFlags": "-D_FORTIFY_SOURCE=2 -D_GLIBCXX_ASSERTIONS -std=c++23 -O2 -flto -pipe -Wall -Wextra -Wno-unused-parameter -Wno-unused-variable",
  "RapidRun.cCompiler": "gcc",
  "RapidRun.saveBeforeRun":"single"
}

🚀 Usage

1. Open a Code File: Ensure the file you want to run is currently open in the editor.

2. Run Your Code:

   • Click the Run Code 🟢 button in the status bar at the bottom left or Set keybinding
   • Or use the command: Press Ctrl+Shift+P and search for RapidRun: Run Code.

Example

If you have a main.cpp file open, clicking the Run Code 🟢 button or using the command will compile and run your C++ code using the settings you configured.