To start using C, you need two things:
A text editor, like Notepad, or an IDE, like VSCode to act as a platform for you to write C code.
A compiler, like GCC to translate the C code you have written, which is a high-level language, into a low-level language that the computer will understand.
What is an IDE?
IDE stands for Integrated Development Environment.
It is nothing more than an enhanced version of a text editor that helps you write more efficient and nicer code.
It helps to differentiate different parts of your code with different colors and notifies you if you are missing some semicolon or bracket at some place by highlighting that area.
A lot of IDEs are available, such as DEVC++ or Code Blocks, but we will prefer using VS Code for this tutorial series.
Code Example :
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Hello World!");
return 0;
}Result:
Hello World!