How do I setup my laptop to learn to code? (I would like to start with C language and I'm still new at this)

Question

I have a windows laptop but I'm reading that Linux is a better environment to learn (long term) and I'm not sure what all I need to download to get a good setup. I not only want to practice and learn but be good at it one day. I have been told to write as much code as possible and I just need a good environment to do it on. Plz help! Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Answer 1

If you are using Windows and want to learn how to program in C, I would recommend that you install an IDE like CodeBlocks or Geany, they are very easy to use, in addition to compiling your code with a fairly simple user interface, if you install some of these IDE's, you can also choose an editor like vsocode, sublime and make them look like a plugin-based IDE the only disadvantage is that if you don't configure the editor it won't give you the results you expect.

Answer 2

I agree with Emanuel. I use CodeBlocks on my Windows system and can write and compile C and C++ code with it. Notepad++ can be used to write code and will color-code your code as many editors will however I have not figured out how to compile code through Notepad++ if there is away. Visual Studio does have plugin options to compile C and C++ code as well as an array of other languages and there is a free version available. The visual studio application can be a bit daunting.

Answer 3

Devanille I actually had thought about doing the dual boot on my laptop or a USB boot for Linux. I hear that Linux would be the best OS to learn on since your already working with the terminal. (Easier to get use to.) Thanks so much for all the info. Helps out tremendously!

Answer 4

Has anyone worked with Sublime Text? I came across it while doing some research and Emanuel mentioned it also. Curious if its good or not for a text editor. And Thank you guys very much. I will definitely look into CodeBlocks too.