Why do all my .cpp files take 5 seconds or longer to compile

[speedreadersteve]

They used to take only 1 second or shorter, but ever since I compiled a 500+ line file - mostly of comments and ~200 lines code, a lot of statements in main() - it's taken a consistent 6 seconds.  This adds up when I'm debugging with print tests.

I'm using v20.03

[stahta01]

They used to take only 1 second or shorter, but ever since I compiled a 500 long file - mostly of comments and ~200 lines code, a lot of statements in main() - it's taken a consistent 6 seconds.  This adds up when I'm debugging with print tests.

Single source file project or more than one "C" or "C++" file?
If more than one, using an pre-compilied header might help.

If only one file, I would look to anti-virus or try defragging the harddrive (Note, that is if you are still using an normal hardrive; I am not sure if Solid State Harddrive is a good idea to defrag)

Tim S.

[speedreadersteve]

I look at workspace and it contains nothing.  Every file is by itself. 

I'm new to programming, so I'm not too familiar with setting up projects or what they look like.  I always just start a new file rather than a new project, since I was more interested in learning the language than the platform.  The platform of codeblocks just looked simple enough for my needs.