What are the best resources for learning C?

*Learn C on the Mac* is another approachable option. Despite the title, much of the material is about the language itself and can be useful even if you use a different operating system.

You can make learning more practical by working with a small hardware project such as an Arduino. Build something simple first, then study how the code could be expressed using C concepts. Just keep in mind that Arduino sketches commonly use C++, so it isn’t exactly the same as standard C.

The classic starting point is *The C Programming Language* by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie. It was written by one of C’s creators, so it’s a respected reference, though beginners may want to supplement it with practice exercises and simpler explanations.

A curated beginner-resource guide can help you compare books, tutorials, and practice sites instead of relying on just one explanation. Whichever resource you choose, make sure you write and compile small programs as you go.