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Create a New Linux Project | Microsoft Docs
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Create a New Linux Project

To create a new Linux project in Visual Studio, do the following:

  1. Select File > New Project in Visual Studio, or press Ctrl + Shift + N.

  2. Select the Visual C++ > Cross Platform > Linux node and then select the project type you would like to create, enter a Name/Location, and click OK.

    New Linux Project

    Project Type Description
    Blink (Raspberry) Project targeted for a Raspberry Pi device with sample code written to blink an LED
    Console Application (Linux) Project targeted for any Linux computer with sample code written to output text to the console
    Empty Project (Linux) Project targeted for any Linux computer with no sample code written
    Makefile Project (Linux) Project targeted for any Linux computer which will be built using a standard Makefile build system