Getting Started with C Programming

C is a powerful and widely used programming language that serves as the foundation for many modern languages. It is known for its efficiency, portability, and control over hardware. This tutorial will introduce you to C programming basics.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Environment

To start coding in C, you need a compiler:

• For Windows: Install MinGW-w64 or use Visual Studio Code with the C extension.
• For Mac: Install Xcode Command Line Tools using:

  xcode-select --install

• For Linux: Install GCC with:

  sudo apt install gcc

Step 2: Writing Your First C Program

1. Open a text editor and create a file named hello.c.
2. Enter the following C code:

#include <stdio.h>

    int main() {
        printf("Hello, World!\n");
        return 0;
    }

Step 3: Compiling and Running C Code

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing your C file.
2. Compile the program using GCC:

   gcc hello.c -o hello

3. Run the compiled program:

   ./hello

Step 4: Understanding C Syntax

• Header Files: #include <stdio.h> imports standard input-output functions.
• Main Function: The execution starts from int main().
• Printing Output: printf() is used to display text.

Next Steps

Congratulations on learning the basics of C! Next, explore:

• If and else in C
• Loops in C
• OOP in C
• Pointers and memory management.
• File handling in C.
• Building larger projects with C.

For further learning, visit the C Programming Tutorial.