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Start C Programming in 15 Minutes

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Overview

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Begin your C programming journey with this 15-minute beginner's tutorial that covers everything needed to write your first program. Learn how to download and set up VSCode, create a project folder, and install helpful extensions. The tutorial guides through compiler installation for different operating systems (gcc for Windows, clang for Mac, and gcc for Linux), including detailed instructions for Windows users on downloading gcc and setting up PATH variables. By the end of this concise guide, write and execute your first C program with confidence.

Syllabus

00:00:00 introduction
00:00:41 VSCode download
00:01:52 new project folder
00:02:29 main.c
00:02:46 helpful VSCode extensions
00:04:11 open VSCode terminal
00:04:22 gcc compiler Windows
00:05:11 clang compiler Mac
00:05:46 gcc compiler Linux
00:06:28 gcc compiler download Windows
00:08:40 Set PATH Windows
00:09:53 Your first C program

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