Which Compiler/IDE to get?

[bgibbz]

So I have been teaching my self C for the past couple weeks during free time between classes, but I have yet to use a desktop IDE/Compiler. I have instead been writing my short little test programs on repl.it , and while it works well for simple stuff, I want to move on to something more complex. Which IDE do you recommend me using? I would use visual studio community, but does it support C?

[bgibbz]

1 minute ago, Nicholatian said:

No. Do not use Visual Studio, because it only supports the original ISO 1989 standard for C code. C99 is the norm nowadays, and you may even want to use the features from C11.

 

You will do good to download and install MinGW, which supports the latest C11 standard. However, if you’re willing to stick to C99 you can instead download the Tiny C Compiler, place it somewhere and run it. It is small, fast, and simple, and is nothing but the compiler itself – no accompanying programs to clutter things up. If you’re looking for something more long-term though, MinGW would be better.

 

As for a code editor, that honestly depends on what you want out of your programming experience. Personally, I use Atom, as it is easily hackable if you know JavaScript and Less – this vastly improves my comfort levels while writing code and if I want to change anything I can, very easily.

Thanks for the tip on VS.

 

Il probably use MinGW if you think its good. Does MinGW not include an editor? I have no problem using Atom, as I am sufficient in JavaScript.

[bgibbz]

Just now, Nicholatian said:

Shameless plug: I maintain a syntax highlighting theme called senusret-syntax. You can search for it from within Atom, definitely give it a look-see!

Il check it out  thanks for your help!