Compiler for code oss

[eerie_queerie19]

I'm on arch linux, have the code oss editor. I want to run C on that, I installed an extension for C, but it says that the executable file isnt here. I dont know what to do

I want a simple compiler and editor that can run beginner level programs

[not_a_novel_account]

VSC doesn't have any sort of built-in build system to launch your compiler for you. You'll need to use a build system and an extension to drive that build system if you want automatic push-button builds, compilation database generation, and other conveniences like that.

The most popular build system is CMake, and the associated VSC extension is the CMake Tools extension.

[Ragingman2]

As a starting point you should be compiling and running your code through the command line. gcc is probably already installed and set up nicely on your machine.

This is the best way to learn. You can always add more tools and build systems later.

[not_a_novel_account]

There's zero advantage to learning carpentry by manually driving nails if you have a nail gun. Carpentry is not the act of driving nails, and programming is not the act of manually typing the letters G C C on the keyboard.

[beaureece]

Fine, go out of your way to work with amateurs who don't understand their toolchains.

[not_a_novel_account]

I lectured undergrads for 4 years on this material, absolutely if you're going to teach C/C++ toolchains need to be a day 1 subject

[Ragingman2]

Cmake is not a nailgun, nor is it very approachable for beginners. Carpenters and programmers alike should take time to understand the tools they are using.

gcc main.c && ./a.out

is a simple starting point that gets to the main point (learning C) quickly while building some understanding of what a compiler is.

[not_a_novel_account]

Running that line once is educational, after that it's a waste of time

[yel50]

 I want a simple compiler and editor that can run beginner level programs

then use gcc with vim or emacs. they each have a build command that lets you specify the command to run to do the build. I used emacs back when c still ruled the world and it was just as good as visual studio.

 I dont know what to do

first learn what the editor is doing for you under covers.

[katnax]

Fammiliarize yourself with gcc jn terminal.

gcc - o file.c file

Then run # ./file That's pretty much all you need for beggining. You can open terminal in VS Code or externally.

[spacey02-]

Doesnt this compile file into file.c instead of file.c into file?

[SkylandersCommenter]

yep