Running this really simple C++ app

I've never really used Visual C++, but you probably want to make a new empty project, add a source file, write your code, and compile it.

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Original post by DaveGiant How do I compile and run the following code? // a small C++ program#include <iostream>int main(){ std::cout << "Hello, world!" << std::endl; return 0;} I have the visual C++ 2008 Express Edition IDE. What kind of app should I be making and how do I get this going?

File>New>Project>Visual C++>Win32>Win32 Console App
At wizard, under 'Additional Option', check "Empty Project" and later, right click the "source" folder and add the "C++ source file'. Paste the code above, will do.

in visual studio 2008 remember to add :

#include "stdafx.h"

at the top or it gives an error

Hope it helps

Catkill

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Original post by Catkill in visual studio 2008 remember to add : #include "stdafx.h" at the top or it gives an error Hope it helps Catkill

If he creates an empty project, that will not be a problem. Thats only required if you use precompiled header option.

Or simply remove all stdafx stuff and disable precompiled headers in VC++ und Project Settings -> C/C++ -> Precompiled Headers

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Original post by PierreD I've never really used Visual C++, but you probably want to make a new empty project, add a source file, write your code, and compile it.

Do this, it's the easiest way. Hit F5 to compile.