Setting Up C Development Environment

Summary: in this tutorial, you will learn how to download the CodeBlocks IDE and install it on your computer.

Introduction to CodeBlocks IDE

CodeBlocks is a free, open-source IDE for professional software developers. It provides all the necessary tools for developing C/C++ applications.

CodeBlocks support multiple compilers and debuggers. Its look and feel are consistent across platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Mac. For more detail about the CodeBlocks, you can visit its features page.

Download CodeBlocks

To download CodeBlocks, you follow these steps:

  • Visit the official CodeBlocks download page.
  • Click on the download binary release link. (https://www.codeblocks.org/downloads/binaries/).
  • Select a platform such as Windows, Linux, or macOS and download the corresponding installer.

Install CodeBlocks

The following illustrates step-by-step how to install CodeBlocks for C/C++:

  • First, double-click on the download file to set up CodeBlocks.
  • Second, follow the screenshots below.
  • Third, click the Finish button to complete the installation:

The installation is straightfoward.

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Summary

  • Codeblocks is a free and open-source IDE for developing C/C++ programs.
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