C++ under Linux: how to handle keyboard keystrokes?

Question

linux

Actually, subject. It is necessary to read the clicks on the keyboard arrows, and when the button is pressed and released, perform some actions (in my case, change the x, y coordinates). Compiler gcc, purely console application.
Something like this:

code = считать_код_клавиши();
    switch ( code )
    {
      case 75: x--; break;
      case 77: x++; break;
      case 72: y--; break;
      case 80: y++; break;
    }

Answer 1

NCURSES. Interfacing with the key board