Choosing an IDE or Text Editor
You can write C++ programs using a simple text editor or a full-featured IDE. Some common choices include:
- Code::Blocks – Lightweight IDE with built-in GCC support.
- Visual Studio – Rich features, excellent debugging tools, suitable for Windows development.
- Dev C++ – Simple interface, suitable for beginners.
- VS Code (Visual Studio Code) – Modern editor with C++ extensions and terminal integration.
- Sublime Text / Notepad++ – Text editors that can be used with external compilers.