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How to Compile and Run a C++ Program on Ubuntu Linux
Step 1: Open up a terminal
Search for the terminal application in the Dash tool (located as the topmost item in the Launcher). Open up a terminal by clicking on the icon.
For ease of future access to the terminal application, right click its icon in the Launcher and select “Lock to Launcher”.
Step 2. Use a text editor to create the C++ source code
Type the command
gedit hello.cpp
Enter the Cpp source code below:
#include<iostream>
using namespace std
main()
{
cout<<"Hello World\n";
}
Close the editor window.
Step 3. Compile the program
Type the command
g++ hello.cpp
Step 4. Execute the program
Type the command
./a.out
This should result in the output Hello World
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