C++ SFML Calculator App (Part 2) | Setup Project & Create First Window in VS Code

In Part 2, learn how to set up SFML in VS Code, configure your C++ project folder, and create your first calculator window! LINKS:::::::::::::::: SFML2.5.1 https://www.sfml-dev.org/download/sfm... 👨‍💻 Welcome to Part 2 of the C++ GUI Calculator series using SFML and Visual Studio Code! In this step-by-step video, I’ll walk you through setting up your calculator project environment like a pro. Whether you're brand new to C++ or just diving into GUI development, this tutorial is beginner-friendly and hands-on. We’ll go from downloading SFML all the way to running your first window! 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ How to download and extract SFML properly 🗂️ How to organize your calculator project folder 🛠️ Copying key SFML folders into your project directory 📂 Opening the project in VS Code ⚙️ Setting up configurations to compile SFML projects 🖼️ Creating a basic window using SFML ▶️ Compiling and running the window app to confirm it's working By the end of this video, you’ll have your project environment fully ready, with a working SFML window — the starting point of your calculator app! 📌 Coming Up in Part 3: We’ll build the calculator display (using a rectangle shape) and design all the essential buttons (numbers, operations, clear, =, etc.) 🎨 💡 If you're new to the series, check out Part 1 to understand the difference between console and GUI apps in C++. Let’s build this together 💻🔥 #cppsfml #cplusplusgui #sfmlsetup #sfmlcalculator #learncpp