GCC on mac without Xcode

Question

How can I use gcc on mac (without Xcode) for C programming? Which file shall I download? How do I install and run it?

When you install the developer tools, you get Xcode, clang and an outdated version of gcc. Since clang is largely compatible with gcc, you should probably use it. — zneak, Feb 26 '13 at 16:08
The easiest way is just to install Xcode - this doesn't force you to use the Xcode GUI if you don't want to - you can still do all the old skool stuff with emacs, vi, makefiles, gcc, gdb, etc. — Paul R, Feb 26 '13 at 16:08
Frankly what's wrong with this question to have 3 downvotes in 2 minutes? — CharlesB, Feb 26 '13 at 16:09

score 12 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 26 '13 at 16:08

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Go to Apple dev download site and get the Command Line Tools. It has gcc without XCode.

answered Feb 26 '13 at 16:08

CharlesB

Won't he need to be a registered Apple Developer to do that? – trojanfoe Feb 26 '13 at 16:12
No just have an Apple ID. – CharlesB Feb 26 '13 at 16:13
thank´s CharlesB. I did it, but I also don´t know how I can run it from terminal? ;). Is" > gcc test.c -o ./test " corret to start test.c with gcc ? sorry I´m a beginner ;) – lukas morphey Feb 26 '13 at 18:44
yes it is correct. read the various tutorials to learn how to use gcc, and come back here if you have questions – CharlesB Feb 26 '13 at 19:01

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