Question

I’m just beginning to learn programming (on C++), and by beginning I mean total beginning (“hello world” beginning…). Not wanting to use multiple IDE’s, I would like to be able to code and build–simple–programs with my text editor, Sublime Text 2. Could someone indicate me, with a step-by-step tutorial, how to implement C++ compiling and executing capabilities in Sublime Text.

I’ve searched Sublime Text build systems on the site, but the answers are very specific and can’t help a rookie like me (but they’ll probably help me later).

Thanks

Answer 1

Sublime Text 2 will allow you to build .cpp files within the application, but you must have the GNU c++ compiler installed on your machine and defined on your path in order for it to work.

The following link provides a version of g++ for you to use and has detailed instructions for doing this

http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/pages/faculty/alee/g++/g++.html

once youve installed g++ you’ll be able to build your .cpp file and run it from with in sublime text 2.

Happy coding! 🙂