Want to step into the programming world and confused about selecting your first programming language? If yes, No worries! We are here for your assistance.
For new learners, the C Programming language is proven as the most popular and easy-to-use programming language. Its simple syntax can assist in understanding the architecture of a computer. Moreover, after mastering the C Programming Language, you can employ its logical concepts in other programming languages.
This write-up will discuss the procedure for using the C Programming Language on Ubuntu 22.04. So, let’s start!
How to install C Programming Language on Ubuntu 22.04
Before jumping right into the usage of C Programming Language, you are required to install it first on your Ubuntu 22.04 system.
To use the C Programming Language, it is required to install the “build-essential” package. It is also known as a “meta-package” that comprises everything needed for the compilation of the application based on C or C programming language.
Here is the procedure for installing the C Programming Language on Ubuntu 22.04:
Step 1: Update system repositories
Press “CTRL ALT T” to open the terminal of Ubuntu 22.04 and run the below-given commands to update system repositories:
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Step 2: Install build-essential package
After updating the system repositories, execute the following command for the installation of the “build-essential” package:
$ sudo apt install build-essential
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The error-free output indicates that the “build-essential” package successfully installed the collection of libraries and compiler for the C Programming Language:
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Step 3: Check the C Compiler version
To check the version of the installed C Compiler on your Ubuntu 22.04, utilize the “gcc” command with the “–version” option:
As you can see from the output, GCC version “11.2.0” now exists on our system:
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Now, we will move ahead towards the usage of the C Programming Language on Ubuntu 22.04.
How to use the C Programming Language on Ubuntu 22.04
After the successful installation of the C language compiler, open up your favorite text editor and write out the following simple C program in it:
#include
int main() {
int n1, n2, sum;
printf(“Kindly, Enter two integers: “);
scanf(“%d %d”, &n1, &n2);
sum = n1 n2;
printf(“%d %d = %d”, n1, n2, sum);
return 0;
}
After adding the code, click on the “Save” button and save this opened file as “testfile.c”:
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Your “testfile.c” will somehow look like this:
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In the next step, we will compile “testfile.c” with the help of the GCC compiler:
$ gcc -o testfile testfile.c
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To check the output of your C program, run the executable “testfile” and input two numbers:
For instance, we will enter “1” and “2” numbers, and our “testfile” C program will print out their sum on the terminal window:
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We have compiled the most basic method to install and use the C Programming Language on Ubuntu 22.04.
Conclusion
To use the C Programming Language on Ubuntu 22.04, first, update the system repositories and run the “$ sudo apt install build-essential” command. The “build-essential” package will install all of the required libraries and compilers related to the C Programming language. You can then use it to write and execute C programs with the “GCC” compiler. This write-up discussed the method of using the C Programming Language in Ubuntu 22.04.
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Sharqa Hameed
I am a Linux enthusiast, I love to read Every Linux blog on the internet. I hold masters degree in computer science and am passionate about learning and teaching.
