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gcc: Include libraries from a different path.
$ gcc ${path-to-source-c} -o ${path-to-output_executable} -I${path-to-header} -L${path-to-library} -l${library_name}
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This command is using the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) to compile a C source file into an executable binary. Let's break down the different parts of the command:

  1. gcc: The name of the compiler executable. Running this command will execute the GCC compiler.

  2. ${path-to-source-c}: The path to the C source file that you want to compile. You should replace ${path-to-source-c} with the actual path (including the file name) of your C source file.

  3. -o ${path-to-output_executable}: This option specifies the name and path of the resulting executable file. You should replace ${path-to-output_executable} with the desired output path and name for the compiled executable.

  4. -I${path-to-header}: This option specifies the path to the directory containing header files that will be included during compilation. You should replace ${path-to-header} with the actual path to the directory.

  5. -L${path-to-library}: This option specifies the path to the directory containing libraries that will be linked during compilation. You should replace ${path-to-library} with the actual path to the directory.

  6. -l${library_name}: This option specifies the name of the library you want to link against during compilation. The library name typically starts with lib and ends with the file extension (e.g., .so or .a). You should replace ${library_name} with the actual name of the library (without the lib prefix or file extension).

Overall, this command compiles the specified C source file into an executable, including any necessary header files, linking against a specific library.

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.
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