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C2Prog: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

What C2Prog is

C2Prog is a development tool (compiler, framework, or platform depending on your setup) that helps you write, build, and run projects in [the target language/environment]. It focuses on simplifying project setup, dependency management, and iterative development.

Why use it

• Ease of setup: quick project scaffolding and sensible defaults.
• Productivity: integrated build/run tooling and helpful error messages.
• Dependency handling: straightforward package or module management.
• Extensible: plugins or configuration options for customization.

Quick-start setup (assumed defaults)

1. Install the CLI:

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# example; replace with actual installer command for your platform
curl -sSf https://install.c2prog.example | sh

2. Create a new project:

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c2prog init my-project cd my-project 

3. Build and run:

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c2prog build c2prog run 

4. Add a dependency (example):

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c2prog add <package-name>

Typical project structure

• src/ — source files
• tests/ — unit/integration tests
• c2prog.config (or c2prog.yml) — build and dependency settings
• dist/ or build/ — compiled output

Basic workflow tips

• Use c2prog init templates for common project types.
• Run c2prog watch (if available) during development for auto-rebuilds.
• Keep configuration minimal; override only when needed.
• Add tests in tests/ and run c2prog test before commits.

Common commands (replace with actual names if different)

• c2prog init — scaffold project
• c2prog build — compile or bundle
• c2prog run — run locally
• c2prog test — run tests
• c2prog add — add dependency
• c2prog lint — run linters

Troubleshooting

• Build failures: check c2prog.config for misconfigured paths and ensure dependencies installed.
• Runtime errors: run with verbose flags (c2prog run –verbose) to see stack traces.
• Dependency issues: remove lock file and reinstall (c2prog install).