How to Run C++ Code in Visual Studio Code
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1. Open Visual Studio Code.

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2. Go to the 'Extensions' tab, search for c++ and install the 'C/C++ Extension Pack'.

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3. Create a 'hello_world.cpp' file, write the code below, and save it.

.. code-block:: cpp

    #include <iostream>
    #include <vector>
    #include <string>

    using namespace std;

    int main()
    {
        vector<string> msg {"Hello", "C++", "World", "from", "VS Code", "and the C++ extension!"};

        for (const string& word : msg)
        {
            cout << word << " ";
        }
        cout << endl;
    }

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4. Click 'Run Build Task' in the 'Terminal' tab. <Shortcut key: Control + Shift + B>

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5. Build using g++.exe.

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6. If the above message appears in the terminal, the build is successful.

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7. You can also see that an .exe file with the same name as the .cpp file has been created.

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8. Open a new terminal <Shortcut key: Control + Shift + \`> and run the '.\\hello_world.exe' file.

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9. If you get the above result, you have successfully run the example code.