Installing the IDE
Go to
http://www.netbeans.org/downloads. Note that the latest version is 8.2.
Of the multiple download bundles, two include the C/C++ package:
- C/C++: A minimal configuration. Use if space is an issue on your
computer.
- All: Although it is a large download, if space is not an issue
get this, since other packages will be useful in later CS courses.
Note that installation instructions for multiple platforms are viewable after
you click the appropriate Download button.
After installing, test by launching the IDE. However, unless you already
have the C/C++ compilers you won't be able to run a C/C++ project quite yet.