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The C/C++ extension adds language support for C/C++ to Visual Studio Code, including features such as IntelliSense and debugging. C/C++ support for Visual Studio Code is provided by a Microsoft C/C++ extension to enable cross-platform C and C++ development on Windows, Linux, and macOS. C++ is a compiled language meaning your program's source code must be translated (compiled) before it can be run on your computer. VS Code is first and foremost an editor, and relies on command-line tools to do much of the development workflow. The C/C++ extension does not include a C++ compiler or debugger. You will need to install these tools or use those already installed on your computer. There may already be a C++ compiler and debugger provided by your academic or work development environment. Check with your instructors or colleagues for guidance on installing the recommended C++ toolset (compiler, debugger, project system, linter).
Features
- The extension has platform-specific binary dependencies
- C/C++ extension tutorials per compiler and platform
- For Windows, Linux, and macOS
- You can find more documentation on using the Microsoft C/C++ extension under the C++ section of the VS Code website
- VS Code and the C++ extension support Remote Development
- Work over SSH on a remote machine or VM, inside a Docker container, or in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
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