One, C language
The C language is a general-purpose, high-level language originally designed by Dennis Rich at Bell Laboratories for the development of the UNIX operating system. The C language was first implemented in 1972 on the DEC PDP-11 computer. In 1978, Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie produced the first publicly available description of C, now known as the K&R standard. The UNIX operating system, the C compiler, and almost all UNIX applications are written in C. For various reasons, the C language is now a widely used professional language.
Second, the software introduction:
Now learning C language programming software has the following types:
1. VC++ 6.0 is a relatively old C language learning tool. This software is still used in the current university computer level two exams, and the compilation standard it supports is C98.
2.Code:Blocks is an open source full-featured cross-platform C/C++ integrated development environment with flexible and powerful configuration functions. In addition to supporting its own project files and C/C++ files, it also supports AngelScript and batch processing , CSS files, D language files, Diff/Patch files, Fortan77 files, etc.
3.Dev-C++ is an integrated development environment (IDE) for C/C++ under a Windows environment. It is a free software, and the source code is distributed under the GPL license agreement. Use the MingW64/TDM-GCC compiler, follow the C++11 standard and be compatible with the C++98 standard. The development environment includes multi-page windows, project editor and debugger, etc. In the project editor, editors, compilers, linkers and execution programs are integrated, and high-brightness syntax display is provided to reduce editing errors. There is also a complete Debugging function, suitable for different needs of beginners and programming masters
4. Visual Studio is a basically complete set of development tools, which includes most of the tools needed in the entire software life cycle, such as UML tools, code control tools, integrated development environment (IDE) and so on. The written object code is applicable to all platforms supported by Microsoft, including Microsoft Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, .NET Framework, .NET Compact Framework and Microsoft Silverlight and Windows Phone. Visual Studio is currently the most popular integrated development environment for Windows platform applications.
5. C-Free is a C/C++ integrated development environment (IDE). C/C++ code parser is integrated in C-Free, which can parse the code in real time and give intelligent prompts during the writing process. C-Free provides support for the current mainstream C/C++ compilers in the industry, and the perfect project/engineering group management enables you to manage your own code conveniently. Simple and flexible, with good system compatibility, don't worry about not being able to install it in your system, and its prompt function is also good.
I learned C language by myself using Microsoft Visual Studio.
Microsoft Visual Studio (VS for short) is a series of development kit products. VS is a basically complete set of development tools, which includes most of the tools needed in the entire software life cycle, such as UML tools, code control tools, integrated development environment (IDE) and so on. The object code is written for all platforms supported by Microsoft.
Three, software installation
1. Official website link: https://soft.qmshengekj.cn/visual/index.html?source=360x&unitid=2733696884&unit=visual&e_creative=11995673794
It should be noted that VS official website provides three versions, but except Community 2022 (community version) which is free, the other two versions are not free. For us to learn C language, only the community version is enough.
1. Select the installation package and run it as an administrator
2. Click Continue
3. Wait for the download of VS Installer
4. On the main installation interface, select the option you want to choose. If you just want to learn C language, you only need to check [Desktop development using C++]. I choose two options here.
The installation location remains unchanged by default ( note that if you have insufficient control over your C drive, it is recommended to install it on another disk )
5. Click to install (because the installation package is too large, it is recommended to download it from a place with a good network speed) and start a long wait
6. Install OK
7. When you start VS, you will be asked to log in with a Microsoft account. Generally, as long as it is a Windows computer, it will have its own Microsoft account.
8. The development environment and theme colors depend on personal preferences and can be selected
9. The installation is successful! ! !
The above is the installation process, you can follow the process and install it yourself.
Then you can create a C language project and write it in C language
Then in the next issue, I will start to introduce project creation and C language learning for you, Bye!