EECS 280 Tutorials

Pick an IDE to get started on any C++ project.

Easy-to use editor for any OS

Feature-rich IDE for macOS

Feature-rich IDE for Windows

Get your computer set up for C++ development and EECS 280 projects.

1. Command Line Tools

Basic setup on Windows

Basic setup on macOS

Execute commands via shell

2. C++ Dev Environment

Easy-to use editor for any OS

Feature-rich IDE for macOS

Feature-rich IDE for Windows

3. C++ Compilation

Recipes for compiling and testing code

Best practices and additional tools for coding and debugging.

Testing

A framework with special assertions for unit testing

Debugging

Detect undefined behavior

Detect memory leaks

Prevent bugs with assertions

Tips and tricks for debugging

Code Style

Learn best practices

Run the same style checks as the AG

Version Control

Track changes to your code like a pro

Additional editors and tools you might be interested in. Not required.

Text Editors

Highly customizable text editor, works from the command line

Command-Line Debuggers

Command-line debugger for Linux

Command-line debugger for macOS

CAEN Linux Environment

Remote connect to a UMich CoE Linux environment

Use the EECS 280 tutorials outside of EECS 280.

Project setup with these tutorials