C programming language students sandbox

Introduction

A simple and modern C++ project template using Ninja, Clang and Visual Studio Code.

Environment Setup

• Linux/Debian:

./bin/install.sh

• Windows:

./bin/install.ps1

Performance counters

./bin/valgrind.sh

This template provides a ready-to-use development environment for C++ projects on Debian-based Linux systems (including WSL), with a focus on modern tooling.

Credits

• The compiler toolchain is provided by the CLANG, LLVM, LLDB, Ninja,
• The editor/debugger support is provided by Visual Studio Code with the extensions: CLANGD, LLDB DAP

Features

• Build System: A straightforward Ninja for compiling your project.
• Compiler: Configured to use the clang C++ compiler.
• Toolchain: Automated installation of the complete LLVM/Clang toolchain (version 21), including:
  • clangd for language server support (autocompletion, diagnostics).
  • lldb and lldb-dap for powerful debugging.
  • clang-format and clang-tidy for code formatting and static analysis.
• VS Code Integration:
  • Recommended extensions for a seamless C++ development experience.
  • Pre-configured build task.
  • Pre-configured test task.
  • Pre-configured debug launch configuration.

Editors

• Visual Studio Code

Extensions

• CLANGD
• LLDB DAP

History

• 17-10-2025: Added valgrind support.
• 25-09-2025: Initial project setup with C/C++ sources and VS Code configuration.