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Code Make

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Simplify C, C++, Go, and Java project creation and compilation with Make.
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Code Make

Build and run C, C++, Go, and Java projects with ease directly from Visual Studio Code.

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Features

  • One-click build and run support for:
    • C
    • C++
    • Go
    • Java
  • Easy integration into your existing Make-based workflows.

Requirements

Make sure the following tools are installed on your system:

  • make: For managing build tasks. Installation guide
  • GCC: For compiling and running C/C++ programs. Installation guide
  • Go: For compiling and running Go programs. Installation guide
  • Java: For compiling and running Java programs. Installation guide

How to Use

  1. Install the extension.
  2. Click the gear ⚙️ icon in the bottom right to choose your language (C, C++, Go, or Java).
  3. Click the play ▶ icon to build and run your program.

Keyboard Shortcuts

You can also use the following shortcuts:

Action Shortcut
Create Project Ctrl+Alt+C
Run Project Ctrl+Alt+R
Stop Execution Ctrl+Alt+S

Release Notes

See CHANGELOG.md for a complete list of changes.

Credits

The icon used in this extension is "makefile" by Iconduck, available under the MIT license.

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