Smart Compile

A smart script to automate C++ compilation — only recompiles when the source code changes.

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🚀 Features

• Saves time and resources by reducing unnecessary compilations.
• Only recompiles when the source file changes.
• Displays clear success or error messages.

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🛠️ Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AbdoViper23/Smart-Compile.git

2. Navigate to the script folder:

   cd Smart-Compile

3. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x smart-compile.sh

4. Ensure g++ is installed:

   sudo apt install g++

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🚀 Usage

To compile a C++ file:

./smart-compile.sh <filename.cpp>

Example:

./smart-compile.sh main.cpp

💻 Use with VS Code (Code Runner Extension)

1. Install the Code Runner extension from the VS Code marketplace.
2. Open VS Code and open Settings (Ctrl + ,) or go to File > Preferences > Settings.
3. Search for code-runner.executorMap and click on Edit in settings.json.
4. Make sure to move the script file (smart-compile.sh) to the same directory as your C++ file OR place it in the ~/bin directory, then add its path to the PATH using the command:

If it's in the same folder, you don't need to add it to ~/bin and PATH.

echo 'export PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

5. change the "CPP" configuration to use the script with C++ files:

   "code-runner.executorMap": {  
       "cpp": "bash ./smart-compile.sh $fileName"  
   }  

6. Enable Code Runner to run in the terminal:
   • Open Settings (Ctrl + ,)
   • Search for code-runner.runInTerminal
   • Check the option ✅ "Code-runner: Run in Terminal"
7. Save the file.
8. To run a C++ file using Code Runner, open the file and press Ctrl + Alt + N or click the Run button.

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🎯 Output Example

Successful compilation:

####################
# Compilation Done #
####################

Compilation error:

#####################
# Compilation Error #
#####################

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🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repo.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/new-feature

3. Make your changes and commit:

   git commit -m "Add new feature"

4. Push to your branch:

   git push origin feature/new-feature

5. Create a Pull Request.