Recently, I downloaded Visual Studio Code v1.7.1 to work on my c++ coding assignments for my degree program. While my programming skills are at a basic level, I am quite impressed with VS Code, except for one thing - I have no clue how to debug or build my code.
I've gone through several online questions related to this topic, such as: How do I set up VSCode to compile C++ code? and attempted to follow the instructions mentioned in tasks.json file, like using the make command and g++ command. However, every time I try to execute it, I encounter an error message:
'make' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
When I attempt to run the debugger, it prompts me to set up the launch.json file. Following the given instructions, I input the file path under 'program' but unfortunately, it gives me the error:
Unknown Error: 0x800700c1
I'm seeking the simplest solution that will enable me to write and debug code in VS Code, similar to how it's done in the full version of Visual Studio, minus the complexities of project filing systems and lengthy loading times. Any assistance on this matter would be highly valued.