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g++

Compiles C++ source files. Part of GCC (GNU Compiler Collection). More information: https://gcc.gnu.org.
  • Compile a source code file into an executable binary:
    g++ {{path/to/source.cpp}} -o {{path/to/output_executable}}
  • Display common warnings:
    g++ {{path/to/source.cpp}} -Wall -o {{path/to/output_executable}}
  • Choose a language standard to compile for (C++98/C++11/C++14/C++17):
    g++ {{path/to/source.cpp}} -std={{c++98|c++11|c++14|c++17}} -o {{path/to/output_executable}}
  • Include libraries located at a different path than the source file:
    g++ {{path/to/source.cpp}} -o {{path/to/output_executable}} -I{{path/to/header}} -L{{path/to/library}} -l{{library_name}}
  • Compile and link multiple source code files into an executable binary:
    g++ -c {{path/to/source_1.cpp path/to/source_2.cpp ...}} && g++ -o {{path/to/output_executable}} {{path/to/source_1.o path/to/source_2.o ...}}
  • Display version:
    g++ --version

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