.. _compile:

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Compile the source code
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In this chapter, we will describe how you can compile GEOS-Chem
Classic. Compiling creates an **executable file** that you can run on
your computer system.

The compilation process involves the following steps:

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 2

   compile-cmake.rst
   compile-make.rst
   compile-info.rst