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C/C++ Builder and Launcher

C/C++ Builder and Launcher

Ghellab Abderrahmane (Rhaym)

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2,060 installs
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An extension for building and launching C/C++ programs (Depends on C/C++ Extension Pack)
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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C/C++ Builder and Launcher Extension

Before we start:

This Extension works on Windows ONLY, other OS will be supported soon!

Overview

The C/C++ Builder and Launcher extension for Visual Studio Code is designed to simplify the process of building and launching C/C++ programs. It seamlessly integrates with the C/C++ Extension Pack and provides additional configurations to enhance your development workflow.

Features

  • Automatic generation of C/C++ build configurations.
  • Integration with MinGW for building programs.
  • Easy launching of C/C++ programs with customizable configurations.
  • Supports both C and C++ languages.

Installation

  1. Make sure you have Visual Studio Code installed.
  2. Install the C/C++ Extension Pack if you haven't already.
  3. Install the C/C++ Launcher extension if you've not already C/C++ CodeRunner by Rhaym.

Usage

  1. Open a C or C++ source file in Visual Studio Code.
  2. The extension will automatically generate build configurations.
  3. Use the provided commands to build and run your program.

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code v1.22.0 or higher.
  • C/C++ Extension Pack (ms-vscode.cpptools).

Configuration

The extension generates configuration files (tasks.json and launch.json) in the .vscode folder of your workspace. You can customize these files according to your specific needs.

Known Issues

Check the GitHub repository for any known issues and report new ones.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues, feature requests, or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

License

This extension is licensed under the Apache License v2.0.


Enjoy coding with C/C++ using the C/C++ Builder and Launcher extension!

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