This guide aims to provide you with the fundamentals of C++. It's not meant to be an exhaustive guide. For more in-depth details, you should refer to the official C++ reference.
We do assume that you have basic programming knowledge and are cognizant of common programming constructs (i.e variables, functions, loops).
Getting started
To run C++ code, you will need a compiler. Alternatively, you can also use an online compiler like JDoodle to follow along.
Mac
To check if you have the clang++ compiler installed, run:
clang++--version
If not, you can install it via:
xcode-select--install
A software update window will pop up. You will need to agree to the licensing agreement before you can commence installing.
If all goes well, you should be greeted with:
Windows
On Windows, the setup process varies. The simplest option is to install an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like Dev-C++ that bundles with a C++ compiler.
Ubuntu / Debian
To check if you have the g++ compiler installed, you can check via:
If it is not installed, you can install it via your favourite package manager.
