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what are some good compiler for mac other than xcode. i used to compile and run online but want a compiler i can download and work with offline.
MacBook Pro 13", OS X 10.10
You can always use g++ from the terminal window... First time you use it, a window might pop up that asks if you want to install the command-line developer tools -- obviously click on "install" when that window pops up.
You would struggle to find a better C/C++ compiler than the clang/clang++ technology found in Xcode, or separately in the Command-Line Tools (macOS 10.14) for Xcode 10.1 download — provided that you have a free developers account.
Apologies for any redundancy here from Keith Barkley's post.
Xcode works fine offline..
But I think you can download the XCode developer tools which will install the compiler without the IDE.
And then there is this:
https://solarianprogrammer.com/2017/05/21/compiling-gcc-macos/
best C++ compiler for mac.
