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C Get Started

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Summary

To start learning C, you need a compiler that converts the source code into a run-able program, like GCC, Clang, or MSVC. The C program is stored in a file extension .c and contains at least one play function. The process is simple: write code, compile it, then run the results. There are many online compiler options that allow you to try code without any installation.

Key points

Compiler converts source code .c to executable file
Every C program has a minimum play function that is the starting point
Header stdio.h is required to use print and input functions
Workflow: write code -> compile -> run the program

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