How to: Write and compile C programs on Mac OS X

How to: Write and compile C programs on Mac OS X

During a programming class back in 2006, I had to find a way to write and compile C programs on my iBook G4. This was one of the ways I found to do that job.
Required:

• Apple Developer Tools (available on OS X Install DVD)
• A text editor (I use TextWrangler)

Steps:

• Install Apple Developer Tools on the Mac OS X Install DVD by inserting Disk 1 and choosing Developer Tools.
• Write a program with a text editor and save it with the extension .c
• Open Terminal by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal
• Type gcc with a space afterwards

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• Drag the file with the .c extension to the Terminal window to place the location of the file.
• Press Enter.

• This will generate a file called a.out inside your user folder.

• Type ~/a.out
• Press Enter.
• Watch your program come alive!