How do I set up ncurses for C++?

How do I set up ncurses for C++?

To set up ncurses for C++, you need to install the ncurses library. On Ubuntu, you can use sudo apt-get install libncurses5-dev libncursesw5-dev.

What about on Windows?

On Windows, you can use a package manager like vcpkg or install Cygwin, which includes ncurses.

Can you show me a simple example of using ncurses?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

#include <ncurses.h>

int main() {
    initscr(); // Start ncurses mode
    printw("Hello, World!"); // Print Hello, World!
    refresh(); // Refresh to show the output
    getch(); // Wait for user input
    endwin(); // End ncurses mode
    return 0;
}

How do I compile a C++ program using ncurses?

You can compile it using g++ with the -lncurses flag like this: g++ your_program.cpp -o your_program -lncurses.