Which is the best available free program for a programming idiot (thts me) to compile C in??

i have to do java for college and was told by seniors to try to understand some basic C first. So where can i compile my C programs.

Which is the best available free program for a programming idiot (thts me) to compile C in??
Both Dev-C++ and Visual C++ express support C, still if you have no intention to work with C++ someday it might be better to get yourself a C dedicated compiler and IDE. I recommend either lcc-win32, or Pelles C, each has a very good compiler and a good IDE, Pelles C IDE is a little more friendly and its user interface is more modern.


You will find links for more information of both at the resources section of my answer.


The question whether to learn C before Java can have many answers depending on your situation. If your major is Programming, or if you think you will be doing serious programming someday, learning C first is a good advice. It gives you a better starting point into the field of programming as a whole. If you develop a good understanding of C, learning Java should be an easy task. On the other hand if you are going to study Java as a side course for some purpose, learning C as an introduction to Java would be too much.
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Reply:DevC++ will also do regular C I believe. availble from bloodshed software. http://www.bloodshed.net I think.


-Duo
Reply:I don't know what the best C compiler/IDE is, but check out Microsoft Visual studio C++ express edition. it's free and it might do C.


However, if you have to learn Java, I wouldn't recommend studying C as a preparation for Java, because C was made to be used with completely different design technique.


I think the best option for you is to go talk to a teacher for this course and explain your situation. He/she will tell you how much you are expected to be prepared for this course. maybe all you need is Javascript?