Setting Up VSCode for Ubuntu

Step 1: Install Visual Studio Code (VSCode)

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Run the following commands to install VSCode:

   sudo apt update sudo apt install code

3. Once the installation is complete, you can launch VSCode from the Applications menu or by running code in the terminal.

Step 2: Install C/C++ Extension

1. Open VSCode.

2. Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+X.

3. In the Extensions view search box, type "C/C++".

4. Install the extension provided by Microsoft.

Step 3: Install a C Compiler

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Run the following command to install the build-essential package (includes GCC and other necessary tools):

   sudo apt install build-essential

Step 4: Create a C File and Compile

1. Open VSCode.

2. Click on "File" > "New File" to create a new file.

3. Save the file with a .c extension, for example, hello.c.

4. Write your C code in the editor.

5. Open the terminal in VSCode.

6. Compile the code using the following command:

   gcc hello.c -o hello

7. Run the compiled program:

   ./hello

Step 5: Explore Other IDEs (Optional)

While VSCode is a great choice, you can explore alternative IDEs for C programming on Ubuntu:

• Code::Blocks: Install using the following command:

  sudo apt install codeblocks

• Eclipse: Install using the following command:

  sudo snap install eclipse --classic

Choose an IDE that best suits your preferences.

Conclusion

This guide has walked you through setting up Visual Studio Code for C programming on Ubuntu. Whether you continue with VSCode or explore other IDEs, make sure to choose the one that enhances your coding experience. Happy coding!