Introduction to C Programming

Presenter

• Bucky Roberts
• First tutorial in a series about C programming.

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Overview of C Programming

• C: A widely-used programming language.
• Suitable for creating software applications on desktops.
• Can be used for:
  • Computer games.
  • Programming electronic devices (e.g., robots, vending machines, stop lights, microwaves).
• Not suitable for web development.
  • Recommended to learn PHP for web programming.

Getting Started with C Programming

Essential Tools

1. Code Editor:

   • Suggestion against using basic programs like Notepad.
   • Recommend a better software to write code.

2. Compiler:

   • Converts written code into machine code (binary code) that a computer understands.
   • Does not come pre-installed on Windows.

Recommended Software

• Code::Blocks
  • Website: codeblocks.org
  • Free software that acts as both:
    • A place to write code (IDE).
    • A compiler.

Downloading Code::Blocks

• Navigate to the Downloads section.
• Choose Binary Release for simplicity.
• Select your operating system (e.g., Windows).
• Recommended download: MinGW Setup
  • Includes the IDE and the necessary compiler.
  • Stable version without recent bugs.

Additional Notes

• Download from SourceForge is recommended.
• Be cautious of download page advertisements.

Conclusion

• Following the download, proceed to write and compile your first C program.
• Tutorial series will guide through coding and setup process in detail.