How do I build on Linux with GCC/Clang?

Building a C++ project on Linux using GCC or Clang is straightforward. Below is a step-by-step guide along with example commands.

C++, GCC, Clang, Linux, build, compilation, makefile

Learn how to compile and build C++ programs on Linux using GCC and Clang. This guide provides commands and examples to help you get started quickly.


# To compile a simple C++ file with GCC
g++ -o my_program my_program.cpp

# To compile a simple C++ file with Clang
clang++ -o my_program my_program.cpp

# To build a project using a Makefile
make

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