The 42_Orthodox script is a powerful tool designed to automate the creation of C++ class header and implementation files, following a standardized template commonly used in the 42 coding school. It simplifies the process of creating class files by generating the required boilerplate code for constructors, destructor, and assignment operator, leaving the user with a clean and organized starting point for their C++ classes.
- Bash
- Git (only needed for the initial setup)
To use the 42_Orthodox script, follow these steps:
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Clone the
42_Orthodoxrepository from GitHub (only required for the initial setup):git clone https://github.com/echaoubi/42_Orthodox -
Change the current directory to
42_Orthodox:cd 42_Orthodox -
Run the
setup.shscript to configure the42_Orthodoxscript on your system:bash setup.sh
To generate C++ class files, run the 42_Orthodox script with the desired class name as an argument:
orthodox <class_name>
The script will create two files:
<class_name>.hpp: The header file for the provided class.<class_name>.cpp: The implementation file for the provided class.
Let's say you want to create a C++ class for handling user data. You can use the 42_Orthodox script as follows:
The script will create UserData.hpp and UserData.cpp files with the appropriate C++ class template.
The generated header and implementation files will follow the 42 coding school's class template, including the necessary constructor, destructor, and assignment operator.
After running the script, it will display the status of each step, informing you about the successful creation of the header and implementation files.
If you encounter any issues while using the script, please refer to the troubleshooting section for common solutions.
The 42_Orthodox script was created by echaoubi, inspired by the coding practices at 42 coding school.
Contributions to the 42_Orthodox script are welcome. If you find any bugs or have suggestions for improvements, please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue in the GitHub repository.