Introduction to C Programming for Beginners


Welcome to the world of programming! In this introduction, we'll explore the basics of C programming language,
which is a powerful and widely used language in the field of software development.


What is C?


C is a general-purpose programming language that was created by Dennis Ritchie in the early 1970s at Bell
Labs. It's known for its efficiency, low-level access to memory, and the ability to produce fast and
efficient programs.


Getting Started with C


To get started with C programming, you'll need a C compiler. One popular choice is GCC (GNU Compiler
Collection), which is available for various platforms.


Your First C Program


Let's write a simple "Hello, World!" program in C:


#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
    printf("Hello, World!\\n");
    return 0;
}

This program uses the 

printf
function to print the text "Hello, World!" to the console. The
main
function is the entry point of every C program.


Compiling and Running


Save the above code in a file with a 

.c
extension, for example, 
hello.c
. Then, open
a terminal and navigate to the directory containing your file. Use the following commands to compile and run
the program:


gcc hello.c -o hello<br>
./hello

Congratulations! You've just written and executed your first C program.


Conclusion


This is just the beginning of your journey into C programming. There's a lot more to explore, including
variables, control structures, functions, and more. Happy coding!