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Boilerplate project to debug and run C++ code in VS Code
- Running C++ projects in VS Code can be challenging without proper configuration and setup for debugging.
- Prerequisites include having a CPP compiler installed (e.g., gcc), VS Code installed, and optionally installing the "C/C++ Extension Pack" plugin for IntelliSense and debugging features.
- A suggested folder structure for a CPP project includes directories for source files, header files, and third-party libraries.
- Configuration files like c_cpp_properties.json help with IntelliSense and compiler settings.
- tasks.json is used for build automation, defining how VS Code compiles the code.
- In launch.json, debugger setup is defined, specifying the executable and debugger for program debugging.
- settings.json is for workspace and editor settings, enabling customization of formatting, linting, and compiler warnings.
- By following the provided configurations and structure, one can easily debug and run C++ programs in VS Code.
- Creating header files in the "include" folder and corresponding source files in the "src" folder helps maintain a clean project structure.
- After setting up the project, debugging and running the program can be done by selecting the appropriate configurations in VS Code.
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