Hey everyone! I'm a first-year student and just installed VS Code along with C++ and Code Runner, but I'm really at a loss on what to do next. I can write some code, but I'm running into errors in both the output and the terminal, and it's super frustrating. I would really appreciate any guidance or tips on how to proceed. Thanks!
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No need to stress out! It's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed. Just take a step back, maybe grab some fresh air, and come back to it with a clear mind. You'll get the hang of it!
To start programming in C++, you mainly need a compiler and a linker. The options might differ depending on your operating system. I suggest you try running your C++ code outside of VS Code first to make sure everything is set up correctly there. Once you've got it running without issues, we can figure out the VS Code setup. Let me know how it goes!
It sounds like you're really struggling here. When you say you're experiencing errors, can you be more specific? Getting into specifics will help others help you out better. Don't be shy to share the error messages you're getting!
Quick question: can I just use Notepad or the default text editor on Windows for coding in C++? I’m trying to understand if that works. Also, how do I actually run the code in that setup?