What is C compiler?

A compiler is a computer program that transforms human-readable (programming language) source code into another computer language (binary) code.

In simple terms, Compiler takes the code that you wrote and turned in to the binary code that the computer can understand.

Windows C Compiler
  • CCS C Compiler.
  • Turbo C.
  • Minimalist GNU for Windows (MinGW).
  • Portable C Compiler.
  • Clang C++.
  • Visual C++ : Express Edition.
How to Install C
1.Turbo C/C++

Step1:-Go to the page and Download

Step2:-If any previous "Turbo C++" version install in your computer, then first of all uninstall that.

Step3:-Extract downloaded "Turbo C++ 3.2.zip" file.

Step4:-Run "setup.exe" file.

Step 5:-Follow the setup instructions.

2.Dev C/C++

Step1:-Go to the page and Download

Step2:-This is a 47 MB file approx.

Step3:-Double click the executable file.

Step4:-Start the installation by clicking Next button.

Step5:-Choose the destination folder and install it.

Step6:-Once the installation is complete, go to My Computer > Properties > Advanced System Settings > Advanced Tab.

Step7:-Now click on "Environment variables" button > new.

Step8:-Change the system variable name as: PATH.

Step9:-Change the variable value as: C:\Dev-Cpp\bin;.

Step10:-Click OK and start Dev C++ to write the program.