Simplest Instructions for Compiling

Hi. I am looking for the simplest instructions to compile an executable either using Xcode or from the terminal. I downloaded a sample C program and I want to compile and test it. I don't know where to put the header file that it needs (what directory to put it in) or how to tell gcc where to look (from the Terminal). If I could figure out how to compile in Xcode, that would be cool, because I assume I could get away from typing long path names and stuff.

I imagine this question has been answered in another thread, but I couldn't find it. I will be happy if you can direct me to such a thread, or post the answer here.

Thanks.

Easiest way in XCode would be to create a new C application, then import all your files into your new project. As far as the proper location of the header files and what not, just have a look at includes at the top of the .c files, but usually they'll be in the same directory as your main.c and all your other files (especially for a small/simple application)

If you'd rather use g++ instead and plan to modify that application, you might want to look into makefiles

Thanks, I'm getting there

Alexstre said:

Easiest way in XCode would be to create a new C application, then import all your files into your new project. As far as the proper location of the header files and what not, just have a look at includes at the top of the .c files, but usually they'll be in the same directory as your main.c and all your other files (especially for a small/simple application)

If you'd rather use g++ instead and plan to modify that application, you might want to look into makefiles

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Thanks for your advice. I have had some success, but I'm having a different problem that I will describe in a new thread.

David