To set up the environment for C programming with easy steps, follow this simplified guide based on your operating system:
For Windows:
1. Install MinGW (C Compiler):
- Go to the MinGW website: MinGW Downloads.
- Download and install MinGW, making sure you select mingw32-gcc-g++ package during installation.
2. Add MinGW to PATH:
- After installation, navigate to the folder where MinGW is installed (e.g., C:\MinGW\bin).
- Copy the path (e.g., C:\MinGW\bin).
- Right-click on This PC > Properties > Advanced system settings > Environment Variables.
- Under System variables, find Path, click Edit, and paste the copied path at the end.
3. Install a Text Editor:
- Download Visual Studio Code from here.
- Install and launch VS Code.
For macOS
1. Install Xcode Command Line Tools:
Open Terminal and run:
xcode-select --install
This installs the necessary tools including clang (C compiler).
2. Install a Text Editor:
- Download Visual Studio Code from here.
- Install and launch VS Code.
For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based):
1. Install GCC (C Compiler):
sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential
This installs GCC and necessary tools.
2. Install a Text Editor:
- Download and install Visual Studio Code from here.