C Program

1. Switch to the Correct Branch

By default, when you clone a repository, it might not switch to the correct branch. Ensure you are on the correct branch (1.0.0):

git checkout 1.0.0

Verify the branch using:

git branch

The active branch (1.0.0) should be marked with *.

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2. Check if the C Program Exists

Navigate to the repository directory and ensure the file first-program.c exists:

cd Platform-Engineering-Demo
ls

If the file does not exist, the branch or repository may not have the correct file. Verify the branch again or confirm the file name.

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3. Compile with GCC

Use the gcc command to compile the program:

gcc -o program first-program.c

• If this produces an error:

  • Check for missing libraries or dependencies. Install them with:

      sudo apt update
      sudo apt install build-essential
    

  • Review the error message for details (e.g., syntax errors in first-program.c).

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4. Run the Program

After compiling successfully, run the program:

./program

• If this doesn’t work, ensure the file program exists in the directory:

    ls
  

• If it does not exist, compilation likely failed. Review the compilation error logs.

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5. Recheck Repository Contents

If everything above is correct but it still doesn’t work:

• Verify the contents of the repository to ensure the program is properly set up:

    git pull
  

  This ensures your local repository is up to date with any changes in the remote.

• If first-program.c is missing or incomplete, check the remote branch:

    git show-branch --list
  

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6. Common Errors

• Permission Denied: Ensure the script or file has execution permission:

    chmod +x program
    ./program
  

• Syntax Error in Code: Open first-program.c in an editor to ensure the code is valid:

    nano first-program.c
  

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7. Force Clean Build

If you suspect the issue is with a previous build or the repository state, clean and rebuild:

make clean
gcc -o program first-program.c
./program

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8. Final Steps

If all else fails:

• Share the exact error message you’re seeing during compilation or execution.

• Ensure the repository and branch contain the required files.

Let me know the results!