C++ Developer - Getting Started on Windows with Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using Visual Studio IDE for C programming. It begins with an introduction to Visual Studio IDE, highlighting the differences between its versions. The tutorial then walks through the process of downloading and installing the IDE, configuring it for C development, and creating a new C project. Finally, it demonstrates writing and running a simple C program to ensure the setup is correct.

What is the main difference between Visual Studio IDE and Visual Studio Code?

• Visual Studio Code supports C development, while Visual Studio IDE does not.

• Visual Studio IDE is free, while Visual Studio Code requires a subscription.

• Visual Studio Code is only available on Windows, while Visual Studio IDE is cross-platform.

• Visual Studio IDE is a full-featured IDE, while Visual Studio Code is a lightweight code editor.

Why should Mac users avoid downloading Visual Studio for Mac for C development?

• It is not officially supported for C development.

• It requires a specific version of macOS.

• It is only available in a paid version.

• It does not support any programming languages.

What should you do if you don't have enough disk space for Visual Studio installation?

• Use an alternative like Code::Blocks.

• Skip the installation and use an online IDE.

• Reduce the number of workloads selected.

• Install Visual Studio on an external drive.

Which workload should be selected for C development in Visual Studio?

• Desktop development with C++

• Web development

• Desktop development with C

• Mobile development

What is the first step in creating a new C project in Visual Studio?

• Configure the IDE settings.

• Download additional plugins.

• Open an existing project.

• Select 'Create a new project' from the start menu.

What is the purpose of the 'return 0;' statement in the main function?

• It indicates successful program termination.

• It compiles the program.

• It initializes the program variables.

• It starts the program execution.

What should you do if the program does not run successfully after building?

• Switch to a different programming language.

• Contact technical support immediately.

• Reinstall Visual Studio.

• Check for syntax errors in the code.