C Programming for Beginners – Chapter 02 : C Installation and Environment setup

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Setting up a C programming environment is an important step in getting started with C programming. This involves installing a C compiler and text editor, and configuring the environment to meet your specific needs. In this tutorial, we will go over the steps involved in setting up a C programming environment on a Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system.

First, you will need to install a C compiler. There are many free and open-source compilers available for C, including GCC (GNU Compiler Collection), which is a popular choice among C programmers. GCC can be downloaded from the official website and installed on your computer.

Next, you will need to install a text editor. A text editor is used to write the C code, and there are many free and open-source text editors available for C programming. Some popular options include Notepad++ for Windows, Sublime Text for Mac and Windows, and Gedit for Linux.

Once you have installed a C compiler and text editor, you can start configuring your C programming environment. This typically involves setting up the environment variables on your computer, which are used to tell the system where to find the C compiler and other tools that you will be using.

To set up the environment variables on a Windows operating system, you will need to open the System Properties dialog and click on the Advanced system settings option. Then, click on the Environment Variables button and add a new variable called PATH. Set the value of this variable to the location of the C compiler on your computer.

On a Mac or Linux operating system, you will need to edit the .bashrc or .bash_profile file in your home directory. This file contains the environment variables that are used by the terminal on your computer. Add the following line to the file:

export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin

This line sets the PATH environment variable to include the location of the C compiler on your computer.

Once you have set up the environment variables, you can start writing C code. To do this, open your text editor and create a new file. Write the following code in the file:

#include <stdio.h>

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

This is a simple C program that prints “Hello, World!” to the screen. Save the file with a .c extension, such as hello.c.

To compile the program, open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where the file is located. Then, type the following command:

gcc hello.c -o hello

This command compiles the hello.c file and creates an executable file called hello. To run the program, type the following command:

./hello

This command runs the hello program and displays the “Hello, World!” message on the screen.

In summary, setting up a C programming environment involves installing a C compiler and text editor, and configuring the environment variables on your computer. This can be done on a Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system, and there are many free and open-source options available for each. Once the environment is set up, you can start writing and compiling C code and take your first steps in learning C programming.

C Programming for Beginners – Chapter 02 : C Installation and Environment setup

 

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