1. Setting up your DEV C++

5. Alternatively, you can download Dev-C++ from

6. Creating a new source file:

7. Area where code is written

8. Compiling the source file (3 ways):
1) File menu > Execute, 2) Icon on toolbar 3) Shortcut keys (CTRL+F9)

9. No error in the code, so we can run the executable file

10. Running the executable file (3 ways):
1) File menu > Execute, 2) Icon on toolbar 3) Shortcut keys (CTRL+F10)

11. After running the executable file, you see the output:

12. After compiling, you may encounter compile errors which you must eliminate in order to have an executable file
You see an example below. Dev-C++ shows you where the errors are. You should understand cause(s) of the errors and fix them. After getting a hands-on experience with your compiler, you will be able to obtain error-free codes.

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