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Lab Sheet-01
Getting Started with Code::Blocks: Installation,
Overview, and Writing Your First C++ Program
BCA I Semester (Session 2025-2026)
Steps to Install Code::Blocks
1. Download the Installer
• Visit the official Code::Blocks website and go to the “Downloads” section.
• Choose “Download the binary release” and select your operating system (e.g.,
Windows 10/11).
• Download the installer named something like codeblocks-20.03mingw-
setup.exe (recommended, as it includes the GCC compiler).
2. Run the Installer
• Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.
• Double-click the file and allow any permissions that are requested.
3. Set Installation Options
• Click Next through the initial dialogs.
• Agree to the license agreement.
• Leave the default install location selected unless you have a specific preference
(usually C:\Program Files\CodeBlocks).
• Click Install.
4. Complete Installation
• Wait for the installation to finish.
• When prompted, you can launch Code::Blocks immediately by clicking Finish.
• If you downloaded the installer with MinGW, the GCC compiler will be
automatically set up.
5. Set Up Environment Variables (if necessary)
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• Sometimes, you may need to add the MinGW bin folder to your system’s PATH.
• Copy the path (like C:\Program Files\CodeBlocks\MinGW\bin).
• Go to System Properties > Environment Variables > Path > Edit > New, and
paste the copied path, clicking OK to save.
How Code::Blocks Works
1. Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Code::Blocks includes a text editor for
writing code, a compiler for building C/C++ programs, a debugger, and a project
manager to organize files.
2. Plugin Architecture: Its features and capabilities can be expanded with plugins.
3. Multiple Project Support: You can manage multiple projects and files within a single
workspace.
4. Compiler Binding: Comes pre-packaged with the GCC/MinGW compiler, or you can
configure a preferred one.
How to Write and Run C++ Code in Code::Blocks
1. Start Code::Blocks
2. Create a New Project
• Go to File > New > Project.
• Choose Console Application (for basic C/C++ apps), select C++ as the
language, and complete the wizard.
• Set the project title and folder, then finish.
3. Edit the Source File
• Through the left “Projects” pane, double-click the source file
(usually main.cpp).
• Write or paste your C++ code in the editor area.
4. Build and Run the Program
• Click the Build & Run button (a single green “Play” icon with a gear).
• The IDE will compile your project, display build messages, and then run your
program in a console window.
• Output appears, and you can close the console when done.
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CODE EXAMPLE:
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
cout << "Hello World!";
return 0;
}
Save the file as main.cpp, then use Build > Build and Run
Summary Table: Main Steps
Step Description
Download Installer Via official Code::Blocks website
Installation Run, agree to terms, default location
Launch Code::Blocks Start from Start Menu or after install
New Project File → New → Project → Console Application
Edit Code Write C++ in editor (e.g., main.cpp)
Build & Run Click Build & Run to compile and execute
You can repeat the process to work with new projects, and organize files as projects become
more complex
