Windows GCC

GCC, or the GNU Compiler Collection, is a suite of programming language compilers that is widely used in the development of software applications. Windows GCC is a version of GCC that can be used on Windows operating systems to compile code.

Installing Windows GCC

To install Windows GCC, you will need to download and install the MinGW-w64 package. This package contains the GCC compilers and other tools that are needed to compile code on Windows.

Once you have downloaded the MinGW-w64 package, follow these steps to install Windows GCC:

1. Run the installer program and select the components you wish to install.
2. Choose a destination directory for the installation.
3. Click "Install" and wait for the installation to complete.

Compiling Code with Windows GCC

To compile code using Windows GCC, follow these steps:

1. Open a command prompt window.
2. Navigate to the directory containing your source code.
3. Type gcc <filename.c> to compile your code into an executable.

Here is an example of compiling a simple "Hello, World!" program using Windows GCC:

#include<stdio.h>

int main()
{
   printf("Hello, World!");
   return 0;
}

Save this code as "hello.c" and navigate to the directory containing the file in a command prompt window. Type gcc hello.c to compile the code, then type ./a.out to run the compiled executable.

Conclusion

Windows GCC is a powerful tool for developers who want to compile code on the Windows platform. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily install and use Windows GCC to compile your own code.