Installing C++ Compiler

To start programming in C++, you’ll need to set up a development environment with a compiler and optionally an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) or text editor.

Windows link

1. Install MinGW:

   • Download the MinGW installer from MinGW website and run it.
   • During installation, choose “Basic Setup” and select the GCC compiler suite.

2. Set Path (Optional):

   • Add MinGW bin directory to the system PATH variable for command-line access.

3. Verify Installation:

   • Open Command Prompt and type:

       g++ --version
       

macOS link

1. Install Xcode Command Line Tools:

   • Open Terminal and run:

       xcode-select --install
       

2. Verify Installation:

   • Open Terminal and type:

       g++ --version
       

Linux (CentOS/RHEL using yum) link

1. Install GCC:

   • Update package list and install GCC:

       sudo yum update
     sudo yum install -y gcc-c++
       

2. Verify Installation:

   • Open Terminal and type:

       g++ --version
       

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian using apt) link

1. Install GCC:

   • Update package list and install GCC:

       sudo apt update
     sudo apt install -y g++
       

2. Verify Installation:

   • Open Terminal and type:

       g++ --version