DSA and C++ for Videogames part 0

Before you start

Set up VS Code to run C++, you can keep reading here or follow the official guide here: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/cpp#_example-install-mingwx64

First install the C/C++ extension

Then install a c++ compiler, I’m going to use MinGW-x64, head to this page and download the installer: https://www.msys2.org After it’s done installing click finish and a terminal should open up.

You can use these commands to install everything that is necessary:

$ pacman -S mingw-w64-ucrt-x86_64-gcc
$ pacman -S - needed base-devel mingw-w64-x86_64-toolchain

The last step is to add the MinGW compiler to your path

1. Look for the the \mingw64\bin folder and copy the folder path
2. Go to your environment variables -> system environment

Test it

Create a .cpp file and copy the following code

#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << "Hello World" << std::endl;
}

Now execute these commands

g++ Filename.cpp -o customname
./customname.exe

Now you can start learning :)