cpp

C++ - GO VOLS!

This directory contains a simple C++ program that prints "GO VOLS!" to the console.

What is C++?

C++ is a powerful, general-purpose programming language. It extends the C language with features like classes, making it suitable for both low-level system programming and high-level application development.

Requirements

• C++ compiler (such as G++ or Clang++)

Installing a C++ Compiler

Windows

1. Install MinGW-w64 from https://mingw-w64.org/doku.php/download
2. Add the MinGW-w64 bin directory to your system PATH
3. Open a new Command Prompt and verify the installation by typing:

   g++ --version
   

macOS

1. Install Xcode Command Line Tools by opening Terminal and running:

   xcode-select --install
   

2. Verify the installation:

   g++ --version
   

Linux

Most Linux distributions come with G++ pre-installed. If not:

1. Open a terminal
2. On Ubuntu or Debian, install G++:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install g++
   

3. Verify the installation:

   g++ --version
   

Compiling and Running the Program

1. Open a terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on macOS/Linux)
2. Navigate to the cpp directory within the go-vols project:

   cd path/to/go-vols/cpp
   

3. Compile the program:

   g++ go_vols.cpp -o go_vols
   

4. Run the compiled program:
   • On Windows: go_vols
   • On macOS/Linux: ./go_vols

You should see "GO VOLS!" printed to the console.

Understanding the Code

Here's what the go_vols.cpp file contains:

#include <iostream>

int main() {
    std::cout << "GO VOLS!" << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

• #include <iostream> includes the input/output stream library, which provides std::cout.
• int main() defines the main function, the entry point of our program.
• std::cout << "GO VOLS!" << std::endl; prints "GO VOLS!" to the console, followed by a newline.
• return 0; indicates that the program executed successfully.

Next Steps

Now that you've compiled and run your first C++ program, you might want to:

1. Modify the message it prints
2. Learn about C++'s data types and variables
3. Explore C++'s functions and control structures
4. Understand object-oriented programming concepts in C++

C++ is a versatile language used in various fields, from game development to system programming. Keep exploring its features and capabilities!