How to run C++ code using makefile in visual studio code with windows?

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I wan to execute C++ code using cmake in Visual Studio Code With Windows Operating Syatem.

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I want to build C++ code in Visual Studio Code using Windows Operating System(not Linux).

Posted 18-Mar-23 7:31am

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Updated 18-Mar-23 22:20pm

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2023-03-18T09:01:00

Solution 1

Why specifically a makefile?
Generally speaking, most VS work is done using Solutions rather than the much older makefiles - but if you must ... Building in Visual Studio Code with a Makefile - Earthly Blog[^]

Posted 18-Mar-23 9:01am

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Richard MacCutchan · Accepted Answer · 2023-03-18T22:20:00

Solution 2

You need to study the documentation at https://cmake.org/[^].

However I find NMAKE Reference | Microsoft Learn[^] somewhat simpler for Visual Studio Code.

Posted 18-Mar-23 22:20pm

Richard MacCutchan

Updated 18-Mar-23 22:22pm

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