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How to use C++ on macOS 10.15 without downloading Xcode?

I'm running macOS Catalina and have just started a course at school in C++. I'm using Eclipse. I want to be able to code C++ in Eclipse without doing the full 10+ GB Xcode installation. How can I do this? I've seen you can download just the Command Line Tools, but will this work in Eclipse? And are there Command Line Tools available for Catalina?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 27, 2020 12:50 PM

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How to use C++ on macOS 10.15 without downloading Xcode?

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