C++ for Beginners freeCodeCamp

• What is the purpose of a compiler in C++ development?

  To transform code into a runnable format
• What is required from students to succeed in the course?

  Time to practice and willingness to learn
• What are the two main tools needed for C++ development?

  • An editor or IDE
  • A compiler
• What does a compiler do?

  Compiles code into a binary executable format
• What should Windows users install for C++ development?

  MinGW, Microsoft compiler, and Clang LLVM
• What is the benefit of testing code on multiple compilers?

  Increases code portability across platforms
• What is the recommended action for Mac users regarding compilers?

  Install GCC and Clang LLVM
• What should students do if their compiler does not support a feature?

  Check the compiler support page for details
• What is the first step to install a GCC compiler on Windows?

  Search for Windwos and download the latest version
• What should students do to stay updated with compiler versions?

  Install the latest tools available
• What is the benefit of using a project like Windwos?

  Provides access to both GCC and Clang on Windows
• What file format is recommended for 32-bit Windows users?

  1. zip archive
• What should users download for 64-bit Windows?

  64-bit version of the compiler
• What is the purpose of downloading the latest version of compilers?

  To ensure access to the newest features
• What software is recommended for downloading archives?

  1. zip
• What version of 7-zip should you download for a 64-bit system?

  The latest version available
• Where do you find the latest version of 7-zip to download?

  On the official 7-zip website
• What compilers are included in the downloaded archive?

  GCC and Clang compilers
• What should you do after downloading the archive?

  Extract it to a location on your system
• Where should you extract the downloaded compiler files?

  To a location like C drive
• What is the purpose of GDB?

  It is a debugger for C++ applications
• How do you add the compiler path to environment variables on Windows?

  Use the environment variables settings
• What command do you use to check the GCC version in the command line?

  g++ --version
• What is the first step to install Microsoft Visual Studio?

  Search for Microsoft Visual Studio online
• What should you select during the Visual Studio installation for C++ development?

  Desktop development with C++
• What command do you use to check if the Microsoft compiler is installed?

  cl.exe
• What should you do if you encounter an error when checking the Microsoft compiler?

  Reinstall Microsoft Visual Studio
• What three compilers are available for C++ development on Windows?

  GCC, Clang, and Microsoft compiler
• What is the next step after installing the compilers?

  Install Visual Studio Code editor
• What is Visual Studio Code primarily used for?

  Source code editing
• How do you download Visual Studio Code for Windows?

  Visit the Visual Studio Code website
• What should you do after downloading Visual Studio Code?

  Run the installer to install it
• What extension should you install in Visual Studio Code for C++ development?

  C/C++ extension by Microsoft
• What happens after installing the C++ extension in Visual Studio Code?

  You can write C++ applications
• What is the first file you should create for a C++ project in Visual Studio Code?

  main.cpp
• What is the purpose of the spaceship operator in C++?

  To test compiler support for C++20
• What command do you use to print output in C++?

  std::cout
• What should you do if you see a welcome screen in Visual Studio Code?

  Explore the documentation or start coding
• What are the steps to install Visual Studio Code for C++ development?

  1. Download Visual Studio Code from the website.
  2. Run the installer.
  3. Install the C/C++ extension by Microsoft.
  4. Create a new file named main.cpp.
  5. Write C++ code in the file.
• What are the steps to connect Visual Studio Code to the installed compilers?

  1. Open Visual Studio Code.
  2. Create or open a project folder.
  3. Ensure C/C++ extension is installed.
  4. Configure the build tasks to use the compilers.
  5. Write and compile C++ code.