Compiling C and C++ programs requires some packages that are not installed by default.
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Install the build-essential package (see Add Applications).
There are many tools available for C and C++ developers. Those wishing to develop graphical applications will find that choosing a graphical toolkit/platform will make development more convenient. The two most popular development platforms for Ubuntu are “GTK/GNOME” and “Qt/KDE”, each of which has its own set of tools and documentation.
Anjuta is an IDE for developing applications in C and C++ for the “GNOME” platform.
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Install the anjuta package from the “Universe” repository (see Add Applications).
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Press Alt+F2, type “anjuta” and press to start using Anjuta.
KDevelop is an IDE for developing applications in C and C++ for the “KDE” platform.
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Install the kdevelop package from the “Universe” repository (see Add Applications).
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Press → → to start using KDevelop.
