C: 1. Introduction

C programming is a general-purpose, procedural computer programming language developed in 1972 by Dennis M. Ritchie at the Bell Telephone Laboratories to develop the UNIX operating system. C language is a MUST for students and working professionals to become a great Software Engineer. C programming is considered as the base for other programming languages, that is why it is known as mother language.

Why C Programming?

1. Easy to learn
2. Structured language
3. Produces efficient programs
4. Can be compiled on a variety of computer platforms

Application of C

1. Operating Systems
2. Language Compilers
3. Text Editors
4. Databases

How to Use

Use any one of the link to directly see it in action in your browser:-

1. https://www.programiz.com/c-programming/online-compiler/
2. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/compile_c_online.php
3. https://www.onlinegdb.com/online_c_compiler

First C Program

#include <stdio.h>                 //Header File

int main() {                             //Main Driver Function

   printf("Hello, World! \n");    //Print Function to show your message

   return 0;                             // Return integer value

}