C & C++ Boilerplate

A lightweight Visual Studio Code extension that automatically inserts boilerplate code whenever you create a new C (.c) or C++ (.cpp) file.

Designed and developed by Thinakaran Manokaran.

✨ Features

🔹 Auto-Insert C Boilerplate

When a new .c file is created, a predefined C boilerplate template is automatically inserted.

Example:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    // Your code here
    return 0;
}

🔹 Auto-Insert C++ Boilerplate

When a new .cpp file is created, a predefined C++ boilerplate template is added.

Example:

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    // Your code here
    return 0;
}

🧠 Why This Extension?

Starting a new C or C++ file usually means writing the same starting code repeatedly. This extension saves you time by:

• Auto-generating the base structure
• Reducing repetitive typing
• Keeping C/C++ project files consistent
• Improving workflow speed

🛠 Tech Used

• JavaScript (Node.js)
• VS Code Extension API
• JSON Snippets

📦 Installation

1. Search for C & C++ Boilerplate in the VS Code Marketplace
2. Click Install
3. Create a new .c or .cpp file to see the boilerplate inserted automatically

Or install manually:

code --install-extension c-cpp-boilerplate-1.0.0.vsix

📂 Project Metadata

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    "name": "c-cpp-boilerplate",
    "displayName": "C & C++ Boilerplate",
    "description": "Automatically inserts boilerplate code when creating new C or C++ files.",
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "publisher": "thinakaran",
    "author": {
        "name": "Thinakaran Manokaran",
        "url": "https://thinakaran.dev"
    }
}

🧑‍💻 Author

Thinakaran Manokaran Website: https://thinakaran.dev Publisher: thinakaran (VS Code Marketplace)

Happy Coding! 🚀