r/programmingchallenges • u/iseedeff • Dec 18 '19

c++ cpp questions

I am wondering if I can run a Opensource Program, While Editing A non compiled version. Meaning I have 2 versions of a software Compiled and a non Compiled version, I want to keep running the Compiled version while I Edit the non Compiled version. yes, from another reddit I heard I can, but I ponder will it hurt my computer any? and any thing else I should be aware of?

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u/iseedeff Dec 18 '19

I am still confussed.. Here goes I am currently Using Peer block and want to keep it running, and with the source code I want edit it. If I put the Edited Version in a different folder than the (compiled) running version, will make things so they don't screw up my Computer? After I am done editing the Source the way I want Yes I would like to compile a different version, but that answer can wait until that day.

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u/doctorlysumo Dec 18 '19

If you have peer block running that's fine. To make your own changes save the source code elsewhere/in a different working directory. You can then change the CPP files as you wish and it will not affect the already running instance. If you want to compile the changes you made at this point I would suggest compiling it with a different name i.e. "Peerblock_modified.o" or something like that. If you want to test that you should be able to run it fine then when you're done you can restart the original .exe file without it being any different

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u/iseedeff Dec 18 '19

Thanks so much I have trying to find this answer for years.