Compiling C and C++ programs requires some packages that are not installed by default.
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.
KDevelop is an IDE for developing applications in C and C++ for the „KDE“ platform.
Install the kdevelop package (see Add Applications).
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Qt4 Designer is a tool for designing and building graphical user interfaces (GUIs) from Qt components which is used by KDE.
Install the qt4-designer package (see Add Applications).
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Anjuta is an IDE for developing applications in C and C++ for the „GNOME“ platform.
Install the anjuta package (see Add Applications).
Press Alt+F2, type „anjuta“ and press to start using Anjuta.