How do you save sourcecode in c plus plus?

Answer 1

Source code consists of one or more plain text files. Saving those files to disk saves the source code. Source code may also include binary files such as image resources (bitmaps, icons, etc), but does not include external dependencies, executable files or libraries (such as EXE and DLL files).

There will normally be a project file associated with the source code files, allowing the source code to be organised, loaded and saved as a single unit within the development software (IDE). Saving the project saves all the changes within the source code. The IDE may also generate some source code files for you, depending on the options you select when you start a new project.

Multiple projects are often managed by a solution file. Again, this is a plain text file specific to the IDE.

The IDE may also generate databases and cache files to assist in the development of your projects, but these are not considered source files -- they are generated and maintained by the IDE. Similarly with intermediate files created during compilation of your project. Source code is simply the code you write (or is generated for you), and the resource files you create for your project.