{"id":12321,"date":"2023-03-17T23:18:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T23:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12321"},"modified":"2023-03-17T23:18:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T23:18:59","slug":"revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Revolutionize Your Programming Skills with This Genius Hack for Using C Compiler in Visual Studio!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-67775a28931d6\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-67775a28931d6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/#A_Guide_to_Using_the_C_Compiler_in_Visual_Studio\" title=\"A Guide to Using the C Compiler in Visual Studio\">A Guide to Using the C Compiler in Visual Studio<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/#Step_1_Create_a_New_Project\" title=\"Step 1: Create a New Project\">Step 1: Create a New Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/#Step_2_Write_Your_Code\" title=\"Step 2: Write Your Code\">Step 2: Write Your Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/#Step_3_Add_Your_Code_to_the_Project\" title=\"Step 3: Add Your Code to the Project\">Step 3: Add Your Code to the Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/#Step_4_Build_Your_Project\" title=\"Step 4: Build Your Project\">Step 4: Build Your Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/#Step_5_Debug_Your_Code\" title=\"Step 5: Debug Your Code\">Step 5: Debug Your Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/revolutionize-your-programming-skills-with-this-genius-hack-for-using-c-compiler-in-visual-studio\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Guide_to_Using_the_C_Compiler_in_Visual_Studio\"><\/span>A Guide to Using the C Compiler in Visual Studio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As a programmer, it&#8217;s essential to have the right tools for the job. For C++ programming, Visual Studio is an excellent choice as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with a powerful C compiler built-in. However, if you&#8217;re new to Visual Studio or have never used the C compiler before, it can be overwhelming to get started. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Create_a_New_Project\"><\/span>Step 1: Create a New Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step to using the C compiler in Visual Studio is to create a new project. Select File > New > Project in Visual Studio, and in the New Project dialog box, choose C++ from the list of project types. Then, pick the project type you want, such as a Win32 Console Application, and give it a name and location to save it. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Write_Your_Code\"><\/span>Step 2: Write Your Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After creating your project, start writing your code using Visual Studio&#8217;s code editor. It has many built-in features like intellisense, syntax highlighting, and more that make coding easier. To add new source files, right-click your project in the Solution Explorer, and select Add > New Item. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Add_Your_Code_to_the_Project\"><\/span>Step 3: Add Your Code to the Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve written your code, add it to your project. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and choose Add > Existing Item. Navigate to the location where you saved your source file, select it, and then you&#8217;ll see the file added to your project. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Build_Your_Project\"><\/span>Step 4: Build Your Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With your code added, it&#8217;s time to build your project by clicking Build > Build Solution. Visual Studio will start compiling your code and create an executable file. You can find this file in the Debug or Release folder depending on the configuration you&#8217;re using. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Debug_Your_Code\"><\/span>Step 5: Debug Your Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you encounter any issues with your code, Visual Studio&#8217;s debugging tools can help find and fix the problem. Start debugging by clicking on Debug > Start Debugging, which runs your program and pauses at the first line of code. Then, use Visual Studio&#8217;s debugging tools to step through the code, set breakpoints, and watch variable changes. These tools are powerful and can make finding and fixing bugs easier. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, using the C compiler in Visual Studio is straightforward using these steps. Remember, Visual Studio has many features that can help write code efficiently, and it&#8217;s essential to take some time to explore and become comfortable using them. By following this guide, you&#8217;ll be on your way to creating and compiling C++ programs like a pro. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Guide to Using the C Compiler in Visual Studio As a programmer, it&#8217;s essential to have the right tools for the job. 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