The Compiler for #C and C++

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Please check out the latest build:

• WinLibs on Site
• The latest WinLibs MinGW release on GitHub

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I. Installation Link

Compiler MinGW latest version (Auto-download)

More Information at:

• github.com/brechtsanders
  
• winlibs_mingw.git

Note: Always check for the latest update!

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II. Step by Step:

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1. The Path

• Extract .zip, create a folder, and copy the folder path.
• Example: C:\<folder_name>
  • (<folder_name> - it means the custom folder with name you've created or choose the existing folder).

2. Search on Search Bar or Control Panel

• Search Bar
  • Search "Edit the system environment variables" → click "open".
• Control Panel
  • Search "System" on Control Panel and find → click "Edit the system environment variables".
• Add the PATH environment variable.

3. System Properties

• Go to "Advanced" and find → click "Environment Variables".

4. [→ Environment Variables]

• Look the "System Variables" and find → click "Path".
• 3 Options exist: [New] [→ Edit] [Delete]

5. [→ Edit environment variable]

• Click "New" and paste the folder path where the extracted files from the ZIP are located.
• Example: C:\<folder_name>\<extracted_folder_name>
• Done? All [→ OK]

6. Configuration C/C++ on Visual Studio Code

• Ctrl + Shift + P
• Search and find "C/C++: Edit Configurations (UI)".
• Enter and 2 Options exist:
  • select a detected compiler path from the drop-down list.
  • fill the compiler path with specify path.

7. Check the GCC (GNU Compiler Collection)

gcc --version

8. Create a File for #C and C++ File Extension

• Example:
  • <file_name>.c (#C)
  • <file_name>.cpp (C++)

9. Compile and run

#C

gcc <file_name>.c -o <file_name>

./<file_name>

C++

g++ <file_name>.cpp -o <file_name>

./<file_name>

Note:

• gcc ← Compiler for #C
• g++ ← Compiler for C++
• <file_name>.c ← #C File Extension
• <file_name>.cpp ← C++ File Extension
• -o <file_name>.exe ← Compiled Executable File
  • -o ← Output (tells the compiler what name to give the output file)
  • without -o ← create a default name file
    • a.exe ← (Windows)
    • a.out ← (MacOS/Linux)

Please check related issue

• The compiler path auto-detection issue

⚠️ Disclaimer: School assignment purposes only. All sources included.

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