Making System Ready: Installing Dev C++
Hi,
Its well said. First thing should be done First. Writing a C program, without configuring its compiler is like planning to construct a building without its base. Thus, Before writing your first program, the system should be configured to compile and execute C/C++ programs. Job of compiling a program is done by compiler, which converts program from human understanding format to object files. While compiling, it throws errors and warnings.
If your program has errors, than, the executable wont be created and you will not be able to run the program. Thus, errors are violation of compilers rules which needs to be fixed mandatory.
On the other hand, warnings are mistakes which can be avoided, the executable will be created and you can run the program. But, if warnings are not taken care of, program may behave weirdly sometimes, and some time may run properly. Most usual mistake while writing C program is "array out of bound" where you are trying to access a location which is not owned by you (i.e. your program).
About Dev C++:
"Dev C++" is a free to use full featured IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for developing programs in C and C++.
Its compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit windows system.
Read more about Dev C++ here.
Download it from any of the following link.
Installing Dev C++:
1. Double click the "Dev-CppxxxxxxSetup" and click yes/allow if windows seeks permission.
2. Select Installer Language. Here I have selected English.
3. Accept Licensing Agreement by clicking on "I Agree" .
4. In choose components dialog, select for "Full" installation, and click "Next".
5. Choose Install Location. I have installed in default location which is C:\Program Files (x86)\Dev-Cpp. You may choose some other location by clicking Browse button. Now, click on Install to start the installation.
6. Once installation is over, click on Finish to complete the Installation and Run Dev-Cpp for first time configuration.
7. Select language, here English and click Next.
8. Select the theme of your choice and click Next.
9. Finally, click OK on Dev-C++ has been configured successfully.
This completes your installation for Dev-Cpp on your Windows System.
In next post we will arrive in world of C, by writing our first C program i.e. "Hello World" program.
Happy Learning!!!
Prateek
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