Getting started with C programming is simple and exciting! ?
Here�s a step-by-step guide to run your first C program � even if you�re brand new!

?? Step 1: Setup

? Install a C Compiler

• Windows: Code::Blocks, MinGW

• Mac: Install Xcode Command Line Tools: xcode-select --install

• Linux: Use gcc ? install with sudo apt install build-essential

Or use an online compiler like https://www.programiz.com/c-programming/online-compiler

? Step 2: Write Your First C Program

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int main() {    printf("Hello, World!\n");    return 0;}

? Step 3: Save the File

Save it as hello.c

? Step 4: Compile & Run

Using Terminal or Command Prompt:

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gcc hello.c -o hello   # Compile./hello                # Run (or just `hello` on Windows)

Output:

Hello, World!

? Basic Structure of a C Program

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#include       // Header fileint main() {            // Main function    // Your code here    return 0;           // Exit code}

? Key Concepts to Learn Next

• Variables & Data Types

• Input/Output (scanf, printf)

• Operators

• Control Structures: if, switch, loops

• Functions

• Arrays, Pointers, Strings

• File Handling