C (programming language)
Also known as: C programming language · C language
- 1Created in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie.
- 2Provides direct access to CPU architecture features.
- 3Widely used for operating systems and device drivers.
- 4Compatible with hardware from supercomputers to embedded systems.
C is a general-purpose programming language created in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie.
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Created to support Unix development
Dennis Ritchie developed the C programming language at Bell Labs to provide a more portable and efficient way to write the Unix operating system.
C is a powerful, general-purpose programming language introduced in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie. It was specifically designed to provide programmers with direct access to the features of typical CPU architectures, allowing for highly efficient customization based on the target instruction set.
Dennis Ritchie (right), the inventor of the C programming language, with Ken ThompsonWikimedia Commons: File:Ken_Thompson_and_Dennis_Ritchie--1973.jpg"Hello, World" program by Brian Kernighan (1978)Wikimedia Commons: File:Hello_World_Brian_Kernighan_1978.jpgThe cover of the book The C Programming Language, first edition, by Brian Kernighan and Dennis RitchieWikimedia Commons: File:The_C_Programming_Language,_First_Edition_Cover.svgSome software written in CWikimedia CommonsTIOBE indexWikimedia Commons Because of its low-level capabilities, C remains a standard choice for implementing operating systems, device drivers, and protocol stacks. Its versatility allows it to run on a wide spectrum of hardware, ranging from high-performance supercomputers to compact microcontrollers and embedded systems.