Minimalist GNU for Windows

Welcome to the Minimalist GNU for Windows repository! This project provides a simple and effective way to set up the MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) environment on your Windows machine. With MinGW, you can compile and run C, C++, and other languages easily.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Installation
• Usage
• Features
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Introduction

MinGW is a minimalist development environment for native Microsoft Windows applications. It provides a complete GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) toolchain, which includes essential tools for compiling and linking programs. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, MinGW offers a straightforward way to get started with programming on Windows.

Installation

To install MinGW, you can download the latest version from the Releases section. After downloading, execute the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the environment.

1. Visit the Releases section.
2. Download the installer file.
3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Usage

Once installed, you can start using MinGW to compile your programs. Open your command prompt and navigate to the directory where your source code is located. Use the following command to compile a C program:

gcc your_program.c -o your_program.exe

Replace your_program.c with the name of your source file. This command will create an executable file named your_program.exe in the same directory.

To run your program, simply type:

./your_program.exe

Features

• Cross-Platform: MinGW allows you to write code on Windows and run it on other platforms.
• Lightweight: The MinGW installation is compact and does not require extensive system resources.
• Easy to Use: The simple command-line interface makes it easy to compile and run programs.
• Active Community: Join the MinGW community for support and collaboration.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve this project. If you have suggestions or improvements, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push your branch to your forked repository.
5. Create a pull request.

Please ensure your code adheres to our coding standards and includes appropriate documentation.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.

Contact

For questions or feedback, please open an issue in this repository or contact the project maintainers.

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Thank you for using Minimalist GNU for Windows! We hope you find it useful for your development needs. Happy coding!