Programming
Online C Compiler
The online C compiler page is designed for small systems-programming exercises: arrays, loops, functions, scanf input and printf formatting. It gives learners a clean place to test a compact program, compare compile errors against common fixes and download a .c file for local practice. Execution is delegated to an external sandbox provider when configured, keeping native compilation outside the app server.
Online compiler
C workspace
C editor
File: anku-c-example.c
Standard input
Output
SuccessReady.
Values: 3, 5, 8, 13 Total: 29
How to use this C compiler
- Open the C starter code or choose another example from the dropdown.
- Add stdin only if the example reads from standard input.
- Review stdout, errors, compile output or table results in the output panel.
- Copy the code or download it as a .c file when the result looks right.
C features
- C starter with stdio
- Compile-output panel
- Download .c files
- Examples for arrays and scanf
- Stdin support when sandboxed
- Related C++ and Java pages
Common use cases
- Practice loops and arrays
- Understand printf formatting
- Prepare class examples
- Test small algorithm snippets
C example code
Loop over an integer array.
#include <stdio.h>
int main(void) {
int values[] = {3, 5, 8, 13};
int total = 0;
int count = sizeof(values) / sizeof(values[0]);
for (int i = 0; i < count; i++) {
total += values[i];
}
printf("Values: ");
for (int i = 0; i < count; i++) {
printf("%d%s", values[i], i == count - 1 ? "\n" : ", ");
}
printf("Total: %d\n", total);
return 0;
}Sample output
Values: 3, 5, 8, 13 Total: 29
Common C errors
- Missing header: Include headers such as stdio.h before using printf or scanf.
- Segmentation fault: Check array bounds and pointer usage.
- Format mismatch: Match printf and scanf specifiers to the variable type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can this page compile C code directly?
It can compile C through the configured sandbox provider. Native code is not executed inside the Next.js server.
Why do I see compile output instead of stdout?
C programs must compile before running. Syntax and linker errors appear in the compile output or error panel.
Does scanf use the stdin panel?
Yes. Add space-separated or line-separated values to stdin for scanf examples.
Can I use multiple C files?
This first version focuses on one-file examples. Keep helper functions in the same editor for now.
What should beginners learn first in C?
Start with variables, printf, scanf, if statements, loops, arrays and functions before pointers.