StartCpp

StartCpp is a Visual Studio Code extension that automatically adds standard boilerplate code when certain keywords are typed in a .cpp file. It simplifies the process of starting with new C++ files by eliminating the need to manually insert standard lines and the main function.

Features

• Auto-insert Boilerplate Code for .cpp Files:

  • The extension inserts boilerplate code based on the following trigger keywords:

    • io: Adds basic iostream boilerplate.
    • arr: Adds boilerplate for working with arrays, vectors, and other standard C++ containers.
    • mem: Adds boilerplate for working with memory management and related libraries.
    • str: Adds boilerplate for string handling in C++.
    • algo: Adds boilerplate for algorithms and numeric operations.
    • math: Adds boilerplate for mathematical operations.
    • file: Adds boilerplate for file input/output operations.
    • ptr: Adds boilerplate for working with smart pointers.
    • time: Adds boilerplate for working with time and chrono.
    • cont: Adds boilerplate for using containers like vectors, lists, sets, and maps.

    Each keyword triggers the insertion of appropriate header files and a basic main function template.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code: You need to have Visual Studio Code installed to use this extension.
• C++ Development Setup: It's recommended to have a C++ compiler and debugger set up for full functionality.

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions section by clicking on the Extensions icon in the sidebar.
3. Search for StartCpp in the search box.
4. Click Install.

Alternatively, you can install it from the command line using the following command:

code --install-extension zyntrax.start-cpp