How can I implement advanced keyboard input in C++?

How can I implement advanced keyboard input in C++?

You can use libraries like ncurses or SDL for advanced keyboard input handling in C++. What specific features are you looking for?

I want to capture special keys like arrow keys and function keys.

For capturing special keys, ncurses is a great choice. You can use the getch() function to read input and check for special keys using constants like KEY_UP, KEY_DOWN, etc.

Can you show me a simple example of using ncurses for this?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

#include <ncurses.h>

int main() {
    initscr();
    keypad(stdscr, TRUE);
    int ch;
    while((ch = getch()) != 'q') {
        switch(ch) {
            case KEY_UP:
                printw("Up arrow pressed\n");
                break;
            case KEY_DOWN:
                printw("Down arrow pressed\n");
                break;
        }
        refresh();
    }
    endwin();
    return 0;
}

Thanks! How do I compile this code?

You can compile it using g++ with the ncurses library linked. Use the command: g++ -o myprogram myprogram.cpp -lncurses.