C - Compile and execute C program in Linux and Windows

To compile and execute a C program in Linux and Windows, you can use different compilers that are available for each operating system. Here's a general overview of the steps involved in compiling and executing a C program in both Linux and Windows:

Compiling and Executing a C Program in Linux:

  • Open a terminal in Linux.
  • Write your C program using a text editor of your choice (e.g., Nano, Vim, or Gedit) and save it with a .c extension. For example, myprogram.c.
  • In the terminal, navigate to the directory where your C program is saved using the cd command. For example: cd /path/to/directory
  • Compile the C program using the GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) by running the following command: gcc -o output_filename input_filename.c
  • Replace output_filename with the desired name for the compiled executable file and input_filename with the name of your C program file. For example: gcc -o myprogram myprogram.c
  • If there are no syntax errors or other issues, the compilation will generate an executable file in the same directory.
  • Execute the compiled program by running the following command: ./output_filename
  • Replace output_filename with the name you specified in the compilation step. For example: ./myprogram

Compiling and Executing a C Program in Windows:

  • Install an IDE or a C compiler on your Windows system. There are several options available, including:
    • Code::Blocks (https://www.codeblocks.org/)
    • Dev-C++ (https://bloodshed-dev-c.en.softonic.com/)
    • MinGW (http://www.mingw.org/)
    • Cygwin (https://www.cygwin.com/)
  • Open the IDE or compiler.
  • Create a new project or open an existing project.
  • Write your C program in the IDE or editor provided by the chosen software.
  • Save the C program with a .c extension.
  • Click on the "Build" or "Compile" button in the IDE to compile the program. This will generate an executable file.

Once the compilation is successful, you can run the program by either clicking on the "Run" button in the IDE or navigating to the directory where the executable file is located and double-clicking on it.

These are general instructions for compiling and executing C programs in Linux and Windows. The specific steps may vary depending on the compiler or IDE you choose to use. Make sure to refer to the documentation or help resources provided by the respective compiler or IDE for more detailed instructions.