Creating a C File and Compiling a Hello World Program in VSCode

To create a simple C program that prints “Hello, World!” and compile it using the command prompt in Visual Studio Code (VSCode), follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a New C File

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Create a new file by clicking on File > New File or using the shortcut Ctrl + N.
3. Save the file with a .c extension. For example, you can name it hello_world.c by clicking on File > Save As and entering the filename.

Step 2: Write the Hello World Program

In the hello_world.c file, write the following code:

#include <stdio.h>
 
int main() {
    printf("Hello, World!");
    return 0;
}

To execute the program, follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt.
2. Navigate to the directory where the hello_world.c file is saved.
3. Compile the program using the command gcc hello_world.c -o hello_world.
4. Run the program by typing hello_world and pressing Enter.