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g++:tldr:69932
g++: Compile a source code file into an executable binary.
$ g++ ${path-to-source-cpp} -o ${path-to-output_executable}
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The command "g++ ${path-to-source-cpp} -o ${path-to-output_executable}" is used to compile a C++ source file and generate an executable file.
Here's how each part of the command works:
- "g++" is the command used to invoke the GNU C++ compiler.
- "${path-to-source-cpp}" is a placeholder for the path to your C++ source file. You need to replace it with the actual file path, including the file name and extension (.cpp).
- "-o" is an option that specifies the output file name for the generated executable.
- "${path-to-output_executable}" is a placeholder for the desired path/name of your output executable. Again, you need to replace it with the actual file path, including the file name (without any extension). The command will add the appropriate extension depending on your platform (e.g., .exe on Windows).
When you run this command in the command-line interface (CLI), the source file will be compiled by the g++ compiler, and if there are no errors, an executable file will be generated at the specified output path/name.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.