C

C

intermediate

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C is the foundation of modern computing. Your operating system is written in it. Your browser's JavaScript engine is written in it. Python itself is written in it. Learning C means learning how computers actually work.

Operating SystemsEmbedded SystemsGame EnginesCompilersSystems Programming

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Setup

C needs a compiler. GCC and Clang are the two most common. On Linux/macOS they're easy to get. On Windows, you have a few good options.

Bash

# Option 1: MSYS2 + GCC (recommended for Windows dev)
# Download MSYS2 from msys2.org
# In the MSYS2 terminal:
pacman -S mingw-w64-ucrt-x86_64-gcc

# Option 2: Visual Studio (installs MSVC compiler)
# Download Visual Studio Community (free)
# Select "Desktop development with C++"

# Option 3: WSL2 + Ubuntu (best experience)
wsl --install
# Then in WSL: sudo apt install gcc

# Verify (in the appropriate terminal):
gcc --version