# CLion, a professional IDE for C

Let's go through the process of setting up a professional environment for C programming using CLion, a powerful Integrated Development Environment (IDE) from JetBrains. Please follow these steps carefully:

1. **Registering on JetBrains as a Student**:
    
    * Visit [JetBrains for Education](https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students).
        
    * Click on “Apply Now” under the “For Students and Teachers” section.
        
    * Create a JetBrains account using your KIIT email address or log in if you already have one.
        
    * Follow the instructions to verify your academic status. You might need to check your KIIT email inbox for a verification email.
        
    * Wait for JetBrains to approve your application, which can take a few days.
        
2. **Downloading and Installing CLion**:
    
    * Once your account is approved, download CLion from the [JetBrains website](https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/download/).
        
    * Choose the installer according to your operating system (Windows/MacOS/Linux).
        
    * Install CLion by following the on-screen instructions.
        
3. **Registering CLion**:
    
    * Open CLion and log in using your JetBrains credentials linked to your KIIT email.
        

#### **Setting Up the Project in CLion**

1. **First Time Setup in CLion**:
    
    * When you start CLion for the first time, you might be asked to import settings. If you have a previous version installed, select to import settings from it. If not, proceed with the default settings.
        
2. **Creating a New C Project**:
    
    * Go to `New Project -> C Executable`.
        
    * Choose an appropriate location for your project and select C11 as the language standard.
        
    * If CLion prompts you to select a toolchain and you have multiple toolchains (like MinGW, Cygwin, WSL) installed, MinGW should be automatically chosen as the default. Please select MinGW.
        
    * Wait for CLion to automatically detect the C/C++ compilers, the Make utility, and debuggers.
        
    * Click 'OK' to proceed.
        
3. **Writing and Running the Hello World Program**:
    
    * You’ll find that a `main.c` file with a Hello World program is already present in your new project. This is a simple program that prints "Hello, World!" to the console.
        
    * To run this program, click on the green play (run) symbol at the top of the screen.
        
    * In the menu that appears, click on the first option, 'Run', to execute the program.
        
    * You’ll see the output of the program in a panel at the bottom of the CLion window.
        

Remember, setting up your development environment correctly is crucial for a smooth programming experience. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to ask for help.

Happy Coding!