C++ IDE Installation

Recommended IDEs

Windows - Visual Studio Community Edition
Macs - XCode

An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) typically contains a code editor, a compiler or interpreter, and a debugger accessed through a single graphical user interface (GUI). The user writes and edits source code in the code editor. The compiler translates the source code into a readable language executable for a computer.

There are many IDEs to choose from. The following are links to help you install one.

Windows:

Visual Studio Community Edition

DevC++

Windows and Macs

Eclipse for C++

CLion

For CLion - go to https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students
You may need to select the "Official Document" tab and apply using a different email address, such as Gmail or other personal accounts. As you are not using your .edu email it is vital that they provide JetBrains with your Transcript, Student ID, or other document stating your current educational enrollment status.
https://replit.com/ Browser-based IDE (Use only if you have not installed a C++ IDE) It is preferred to install an IDE on your PC/Laptop

Macs

XCode

If you are having any issue with installing a C++ IDE - please schedule an appointment with your professor