How do I compile code?

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I would like to compile some code on the Raspberry PI, what is the best way to do this? I'm using Arch Linux, I checked and with the pacman I can only install gcc 4.6. Do I need a cross compiler?

Are you interested in compiling on the Pi for the Pi? Or on a PC for the Pi? — Alex Chamberlain, Jul 21 '12 at 08:34

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 21 '12 at 08:48

Cross-compilation is the process of compiling code for use on one platform on another platform. For example, you can compile software for the Raspberry Pi on a desktop (x86).

In your case, you want to compile software for the Raspberry Pi on the Raspberry Pi - this is normal. Just install gcc and use it as you would on a normal computer. It will default to the same architecture on which it is run.

gcc is a C compiler.
g++ is a C++ compiler.

How do I compile code?

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