Availability: Public
Title:Programming Quick Start
Crumbs:%ROOT%, Programming
Description:Create your first code project and add a new C++ class.
prereq:GettingStarted/Installation
prereq:Programming/Development/VisualStudioSetup
prereq:Engine/Basics/Projects/Browser
SkillLevel: Beginner
Version: 4.9
type:quick start

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The primary goal of this quick start guide is to introduce you to Unreal Engine 4's (UE4) development environment. By the end of this guide, you'll know how to set up and develop C++ Projects in UE4. This guide shows you how to create a new Unreal Engine project, add a new C++ class to it, compile the project, and add an instance of a new class to your level. By the time you reach the end of this guide, you'll be able to see your programmed **Actor** floating above a table in the level.

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