Get Ready to Feel Intimidated: Compiling and Running C Programs in Visual Studio

Are you ready to be perplexed and feel a burst of emotions as you learn how to compile and run C programs in Visual Studio? It may seem daunting at first, but with the right guidance, it can become a simple process. Follow these steps to begin:

Step 1: Create a New Project

The very first step is to create a new project in Visual Studio. Try not to get too overwhelmed with the following steps:

1. Open Visual Studio from your desktop or Start menu.
2. Find the “File” option and choose “New” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the “New Project” window, select “Visual C++” under “Installed” on the left menu.
4. Select “Empty Project” under the “Templates” menu.
5. Type the name of your project in the “Name” field and select a suitable location to save your project files.
6. Click on “Create” to create your new project.

Step 2: Add a New C File

Once you’ve created a new project, the next step is to add a new C file. Brace yourself, this may get a little intense:

1. Right-click on the “Source Files” folder in the Solution Explorer and select “Add” and choose “New Item.” Or, alternate option, click on “Project” and select “Add New Item”
2. In the “Add New Item” window, choose “C++ File (.cpp)” from the list.
3. Name the file with the extension .c (e.g., main.c).
4. Click the “Add” button to add the file to your project.

Step 3: Write Your C Program

Now it’s time to write your C program in the editor. Deep breaths everyone, we got this:

1. Double click on the file you added to open it.
2. Enter your source code in the editor.
3. Save your file.

Step 4: Build Your Project

After writing your C program, you need to compile it to generate an executable file. Let’s take it one step at a time:

1. Click “Build” under the menu bar.
2. Choose “Build Solution” from the dropdown menu.
3. Now, wait for Visual Studio to build your project.

Step 5: Run Your Program

Are you ready to execute your program? Let’s see it in action:

1. Click “Debug” under the menu bar.
2. Choose “Start Without Debugging” from the dropdown menu.
3. And now we wait for Visual Studio to execute your program:

If your program has no errors, it should successfully execute at this point.

Conclusion

Who would have thought compiling and running C programs in Visual Studio could be so complex and thrilling?! But there you have it–a straightforward process that involves creating a new project, adding a new C file, writing your C program, building the project, and running your program. With this guide, you can easily start writing C programs in Visual Studio. So now, go forth and conquer!