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Getting Started

To run C++, you'll want to set up the following. C++ is fast, and it's used widely wherever performance matters — game engines, operating systems, embedded devices, and more.

  • A compiler: on Windows, Visual Studio is common; on Mac/Linux, g++ or clang are frequently used.
  • For a code editor, adding the C++ extension to VS Code is an easy way to get started.
  • If you're getting into game development, the Unreal Engine game engine (which uses C++) is often used alongside it.
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