How to Compile C Programs

How to Compile C Programs

 Since my fav language is C. I will mostly mention my programs in C language. So if u guys are new to C and dnt knw how to compile C programs den here is how you will compile C programs

Here is a step-by-step procedure to install Borland C++ compiler 5.5 on your PC and compile the C programs.

How to Install Borland C++ compiler?

Follow the below steps to install Borland C++ compiler 5.5 on your PC:

1.Download Borland C++ compiler 5.5 (for Windows platform) from the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/cxotvk9

2.After you download, run the file C++5.51.exe. The default installation path would be:

C:\Borland\BCC55

How to configure Borland C++ compiler?

Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to configure the compiler:
1.
After you install Borland C++ compier, create two new Text Documents.

2.
Open the first New Text Document.txt file and add the following two lines into it:

-I”c:\Borland\Bcc55\include”

-L”c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib”

3.Open the second New Text Document (2).txt file and add the following line into it:

-L”c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib”


Save changes and close the file. Rename the file from New Text Document (2).txt to ilink32.cfg.

4.
Now copy the two files bcc32.cfg and ilink32.cfg, navigate to C:\Borland\BCC55\Bin and paste them.

How to Compile the C Source Code (.C files)?

Here is a detailed instruction on how to compile C source codes:
1.
You need to place the .C (example.c) file to be compiled in the following location:

C:\Borland\BCC55\Bin

2.
Now go to the command prompt (Start->Run->type cmd->Enter)

3.
Make the following path as the present working directory (use the CD command):

C:\Borland\BCC55\Bin

4.To compile the file (example.c) use the following command:

bcc32 example.c

5.
Now if there exists no error in the source code, you’ll get a compiled executable module (example.exe) in the same location (C:\Borland\BCC55\Bin).

6.
Now you have successfully compiled the source code into an executable file(.exe file).

NOTE: The above tutorial assumes that you’ve installed the compiler onto the C: drive (by default).