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C online coding platform

Compile and run C programs in a cloud Linux workspace.

about C

C in the cloud, ready in under a minute.

C is a general-purpose, procedural programming language from the 1970s that sits close to the hardware. It is compiled and statically typed, giving developers direct control over memory and system resources. C underpins operating systems, compilers, network drivers, and embedded systems. On RunCode, a Linux workspace with GCC is ready in under a minute.

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Systems programming and close-to-hardware control

C source code is saved in .c files and compiled into machine code by a compiler like GCC. Because it is statically typed, type errors surface at compile time. C is widely used in operating systems, compilers, and network drivers, and serves as a foundation for languages like C++ and Python. The language is a natural fit for developers who want to manage memory directly and understand what the hardware is doing.

Using C on RunCode

Write your source code in a .c file
Compile with: gcc main.c -o main
Run the executable: ./main
Debug with gdb if needed

What you get on RunCode for C

GCC compiler preinstalled on Linux
VS Code in the browser with syntax highlighting
A full terminal for compiling and running programs
Git integration with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
A workspace ready in under a minute

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