Are you trying to find out which version of the C++ programming language your system uses? Knowing the C++ version you are running can be highly beneficial for developing applications and software projects. This guide provides a step-by-step solution for discovering which version of C++ you have on your machine.
Step-by-Step Solution
Check Your Operating System
- Windows
- If you are running Windows, you can use Compiler Explorer, an online tool, to determine your C++ version.
- macOS
- Mac users can download and install Xcode. Xcode includes a C++ compiler and other tools to help you develop C++ projects. You can find out the version of C++ you are running with Terminal.
- Linux
- To determine the version of C++ for Linux, you can use the
cpp --versioncommand in the terminal.
Check the Version of Your Compiler
- Visual Studio
- To determine the version of Visual Studio you have, open the Visual Studio Developer Command Prompt and execute the
cl /?command. This will show you the compiler version. - g++
- For g++, you can use the
g++ --versioncommand for the same purpose.
FAQ
What if my Operating System does not appear above?
- If your Operating System is not listed above, the most universal way to check your C++ version is to use the
cpp --versioncommand in the terminal.
What if the version is not the one I expected?
- If the version you are running is not the one you expected, you can upgrade or downgrade your version of C++ as necessary.
Are there any other useful tools I should know of?
* Yes! [Compiler Explorer](https://godbolt.org/) is a great online tool to help you understand and work with the C++ compiler for your operating system.