Creating a C++ Project in Visual Studio 2019: A Guide

Are you feeling perplexed and bursting with excitement about creating a C++ project in Visual Studio 2019? Fear not, for we will walk you through the steps and share some tips and tricks to make your development experience easier and more efficient.

Step 1: Launch Visual Studio 2019

The first step is to launch Visual Studio 2019. If you don’t have Visual Studio 2019 installed, you can download it from Microsoft’s website.

Step 2: Create a New C++ Project

To create a new project, click on “Create a new project” in Visual Studio 2019. In the “Create a new project” window, select “C++” from the list of project types. There are several types of C++ projects that you can create, such as Console Application, Windows Desktop Application, and more. Select the one you desire and click “Next”.

Step 3: Enter Project Name and Location

In the “Configure your new project” window, enter a descriptive name and an accessible location for your project files.

Step 4: Choose Console Application Settings

If you are creating a Console Application, you can select the type of console application you want to create such as a Windows or Linux console application. Additionally, you can choose whether to use precompiled headers and incremental linking. Once you have chosen your settings, click “Create”.

Step 5: Start Writing Your Code

Get ready to write some code! With Visual Studio 2019’s easy-to-use IDE, you can start writing, debugging, and testing your code with ease.

Tips and Tricks:

• Use Keyboard Shortcuts

Visual Studio 2019 provides several shortcuts like Ctrl+C (to copy), Ctrl+V (to paste), and Ctrl+Z (to undo), to speed up your coding process.

• Use Code Snippets

Insert commonly used code blocks into your project with code snippets. Type the code snippet shortcut and press the Tab key.

• Use Intellisense

Intellisense suggests smart code completion and suggestions as you type. Simply start typing a keyword and watch Intellisense work its magic

• Use Debugging Tools

Debugging tools help you find and fix errors in your code. Set a breakpoint and run your project in Debug mode, and Visual Studio 2019 will stop at the breakpoint, allowing you to examine the current state of your program.

Conclusion

Creating a C++ project in Visual Studio 2019 is easy and straightforward, especially with the help of our guide and tips and tricks. With Visual Studio 2019’s powerful IDE, you can write, debug, and test your code effectively and more efficiently.