How to start C programming?

[jpotts]

After using windows for to make batch files for a while, i decided to upgrade. I now have Ubuntu and am going to learn C programming. How do i start? do i need a program to write the scripts in, like eclipse for Java or what?
Thanks
Pottsie

[Linux711]

How do i start?

Open the terminal and type gcc to see if the compiler is installed.
If so, you can proceed to write a program using a text editor and save it as program.c
Then you can use gcc to compile it from the terminal.
If not, you can install it from the package manager.

do i need a program to write the scripts in, like eclipse for Java or what?

I am not very familier with what is the best IDE.

[BC_Programmer]

kdevelop is a good IDE for C and C++, it supports other languages too I think.

sudo apt-get install kdevelop at a terminal to install; or use the package manager.

[adrielsmith]

For starting c programing you should know about the c language keywords, header files, data types. First of all you should start simple program like print hello.

#include < stdio.h>

void main()
{
    printf("\nHello World\n");
}

[Geek-9pm]

Programming in C is almost programming in assembly.
Learn C++. It is a 'middle' language.It nis much easier to get started.
Unless you are the academic type, I would not recommend spending much time learning C or other low-level-languages.
Have you studied any high-level languages?
If not, why not?
Most work being done today is top-down development.

[BC_Programmer]

Programming in C is almost programming in assembly.
Learn C++. It is a 'middle' language.It nis much easier to get started.

um... no it's not. C++ is a superset of C. Therefore by definition it will be harder to learn. It's sort of like saying "don't bother learning basic arithmetic, you should start with calculus"

[Geek-9pm]

um... no it's not. C++ is a superset of C. Therefore by definition it will be harder to learn. It's sort of like saying "don't bother learning basic arithmetic, you should start with calculus"

Yes, I failed arithmetic. And later I failed Algebra.
Set me back so I did not get to take calculus.
Should have skipped arithmetic.

[Dr Jay]

Actually, I would say that C and C++ are agreeably close in difficulty to learn. But, for beginners - C is essentially easier to dive in to than C++. As for experienced learners in the programming field, C++ should not be too aggressive.

~DMJ

[2x3i5x]

If you are on windows, Microsoft Visual C++ Express Edition is good compiler.


C++ includes the stuff you can do in C. Anyway, cplusplus.com has a great tutorial so you may want to start here!

[Dr Jay]

I agree. cplusplus.com is pretty good. I am on a couple of other sites that I learned on.

[Geek-9pm]

C++ includes the stuff ... cplusplus.com has a great tutorial so you may want to start here!

Way to go! Greet link! And it is FREE!

[sugarfish]

I'm new here but I wanted to give my 0.02 worth...

It's generally accepted wisdom that C and C++ are close enough that you may as well start with C++. The major difference is the object model and it's better to get started with objects sooner than later.

I like Geany for C/C++. It runs on Win and *Nix and it can run C/C++ directly (as long as you have a compiler available).

[jhonas]

I recommend w3schoos.com is also good !!

[2x3i5x]

I recommend w3schoos.com is also good !!

you are recommending a non-functional website