Running single C++ files in VS Code isn't straightforward, and I've suffered from this. Online tutorials often require configuring lengthy, complex, and arcane .vscode/launch.json and .vscode/tasks.json files, which is pure torture.

Compared to that, the Code Runner extension offers a better experience, but it's not suitable for the specific scenario of OI (competitive programming):

• It leaves messy history in the Terminal.
• It doesn't show execution time or exit code.
• You have to manually input test cases every time.

Later, I discovered OI Runner. It's tailor-made for the OI scenario, and I personally think its experience is nearly perfect. However, after using it for a while, some issues became apparent:

• Execution time and exit code are mixed with the output.
• There's no status indication for compiling/running.
• The stop button doesn't work.
• The working directory for compilation/execution is the source file's directory, not the workspace directory.

I submitted a PR, but the maintainer seems to have abandoned OI Runner and didn't respond.

On 2024/6/21, I decided to develop OI Runner++, completely rewriting it based on OI Runner and releasing it. Therefore, OI Runner++ retains OI Runner's concise UI design but improves upon many features.