release option

[krateron]

I use Code blocks for compilling C programs, and I want to know the difference between checking and not checking the "release" option when starting a project or a file.

[Duthomhas]

"Release" mode produces an executable that you intend to distribute as a final product.

"Debug" mode produces an executable with extra information and code compiled into the executable for testing.

Hope this helps.

[Zaita]

Also note: The Debug file is going to be like 10x bigger than your release file. This is because of the debug information (symbols) that are loaded into it.