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Using ZIG as a Drop-In Replacement C Compiler on Windows, Linux, and macOS!

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Intermediate. Assumes working knowledge.

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Gary explains how to use the Zig compiler as a zero-dependency, drop-in replacement for C and C++ compilers with cross-compilation support.

Zig is a general-purpose, open source programming language for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its features include no hidden control flow or a preprocessor. However it can also be used as a zero-dependency, drop-in C/C++ compiler that supports cross-compilation out-of-the-box. In this video I demonstrate how to use it as a C/C++ compiler and how to do cross compilation. --- Let Me Explain T-shirt: teespring.com/gary-explains-let-me-explain-2 Twitter: twitter.com/garyexplains Instagram: instagram.com/garyexplains/ #garyexplains

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u/karius85in r/C_Programming • Recommends

On “Unable to locate a C compiler that will actually download”

Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but Zig is an option, it has a built in C compiler. Related: link to this video **Disclaimer**: never watched the video nor used Zig as a C compiler for Windows.
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u/Any_Candidate_4349in r/Zig • Recommends

On “how do i use zig, specifically as a compiler for c++”

Have a look at: link to this video Python is a better place to start programming. You can use a distribution like Anaconda (Google it). I am so old that my first language was TRS 80 Basic, and I was studying for a degree in math/computation. Then I worked as a programmer for 30 years. When I retired, I felt it would be too soon if I never wrote a program again. Slowly, I relented and occasionally did some programming. I have been watching ZIG with great interest, and it is a paradigm shift still maturing. A bit from the best place to start. After you feel confident with Python, you can learn Zig: [video IMHO, over time, everything will be done with ZIG. We will have Linux distribut…
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