I'm learning C and I've encountered a problem where my code runs fine on an online compiler but doesn't produce any output in my local VS Code setup. I have written a program that calculates the sum of a submatrix given its boundaries in a 2D matrix. However, when I compile and run it in VS Code, I only see the directory information displayed instead of my program's output. Here's a snippet of my code for context:
```c
#include
int main() {
// your code here
}
```
The program also shows that it exited with code 1 after I forcefully terminated it. I don't understand why it's not working as expected. Any suggestions?
3 Answers
Honestly, this is why many people recommend using a dedicated IDE like Visual Studio (not VS Code) for C programming. It has built-in debugging which can help you pinpoint your mistakes much more easily.
First off, try moving your code to a different folder. The Desktop can cause issues because it's a special folder; using a simple folder right off the root of your C: drive might solve the problem.
Also, double-check if there are any compilation errors. You didn't mention them, so I assume there aren’t any but it's worth confirming. Lastly, ensure you're looking at the correct tab in VS Code: make sure you're in the Terminal rather than the Output Tab, as that can sometimes lead to confusion.
Just a heads up: if you're using GCC on Windows, consider installing Visual Studio instead, or at least the Visual Studio Build Tools. These tools configure everything you need to use Microsoft's compiler, which can make your life a lot easier. You can launch VS Code from the Visual Studio Developer Command Prompt to ensure everything is set up correctly.
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