https://github.com/kdablabs/blog-vscode-template

vscode template for C++ projects (Cross referenced by the blog, do not delete)
https://github.com/kdablabs/blog-vscode-template

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vscode template for C++ projects (Cross referenced by the blog, do not delete)

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kdablabs/blog-vscode-template
• Owner: KDABLabs
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-07-17T23:04:23.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-03-31T15:59:21.000Z (10 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-03-31T16:45:19.971Z (10 months ago)
• Language: CMake
• Size: 28.3 KB
• Stars: 18
• Watchers: 8
• Forks: 4
• Open Issues: 1
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README-Linux.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Requirements

- `cmake` and `ninja` in your PATH. Usually this is the default, assuming you've installed them from distro packages.

- A working compiler, `gcc` or `clang` is fine. Check if this compiles:

```cpp

#include 

int main() {

    return 0;

}

```

```$ g++ main.cpp```

# Manual approach

Here we set up the env in a terminal and then launch vscode from within this env. Be sure you don't have any vscode instance running already!

Adjust the paths as needed.

This assumes you're using Qt from the official installer. If however you're using Qt from your distro packages, chances are it's already in your PATH, which

makes it unnecessary to modify PATH.

```bash

export PATH=~/Qt/6.5.1/gcc_64/:$PATH

cd blog-vscode-template/ # If you're not inside it already

code .

```

Now go ahead and choose either `debug`, `release` or `profile` preset, from the cmake toolbar at the bottom of your vscode window.

# Automatic approach

For this way, no Qt env variables need to be set. The advantage is you can start vscode from a desktop shortcut instead of terminal.

```

cd blog-vscode-template/ # If you're not inside it already

code .

```

Now open the `CMakeUserPresets.json` file and inspect the preset named `base-6.5.1-linux`.

Make sure the `CMAKE_PREFIX_PATH` is correctly pointing to your desired Qt. Edit it.

Note that typically CMakeUserPresets.json is not checked in to git, we have it here for example purposes. You are free to edit it. Put it in .gitignore so it's not deleted by mistake.

Now go ahead and choose either `debug-6.5.1-linux`, `release-6.5.1-linux` or `profile-6.5.1-linux` preset, from the cmake toolbar at the bottom of your vscode window. Do NOT chose the other presets (debug/release/profile), as those require env setup.