Hello World for C++ in a Visual Studio

Feb. 10, 2017 | smlee36 | #seneca, #c++, #beginner, #visualstudio, #helloworld, #Abdi

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This is an ultra simple tutorial for making 'Hello World' c++ program in a Visual Studio.

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Run Visual Studio

After run a Visual Studio and choose

• File > New Project

• Installed > Templates > Visual C++ > Win32 Console Application

• Fill in the blanks like below;

  Name: hello, Location: YOUR_WORK_DIRECTORY, Solution name: hello,

• Then Press [Next]

• Check 'Empty project'
• Uncheck 'Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) checks'
• Press [Finish]

• Select 'Source Files' and press the MOUSE-RIGHT-BUTTON,

• Choose 'Add' > 'New Item'

• 'Installed' > 'Visual C++' and Select 'C++ File(.cpp)' Name: hello.cpp

• Write a sample code

#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

int main() {
    cout << "Hello World!" << endl;
    return 0;
}

Run the Program

• DEBUG > 'Start Without Debugging' (Ctrl + F5)

'Hello World!' console windows is displayed.

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