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Which popular Operating system is written in C language?

The most popular Operating system UNIX is written in C language.

What are the applications of C programming language?

C programming language can be used in Mathematical Scientific, Engineering, and Commercial applications.

Who designed the C programming language and when?

Dennis Ritchie designed the C programming language at Bell laboratories in the early 1970’s.

What are the features of C programming language?

Features of C language include high portability, robustness, and being a structured programming language. Signup and view all the answers

Why is C programming language called a 'System Programming Language'?

C programming language is called a 'System Programming Language' because it has the features of low level languages and is used for developing system software. Signup and view all the answers

When was the C programming language designed?

C language was designed at Bell laboratories in the early 1970’s by Dennis Ritchie. Signup and view all the answers

What type of applications can C programming language be used for?

C programming language can be used in Mathematical Scientific, Engineering and Commercial applications. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular operating system written in C language?

The most popular Operating system UNIX is written in C language. Signup and view all the answers

Why is C programming language considered highly portable?

C programs are machine-independent, which means that the fraction of a code created in C program can run on various machines with none or some machine-specific changes. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of language is C considered to be?

C is considered a structured programming language. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'C' programming language and when was it designed?

C is a high-level language and the upgraded version of Basic Combined Program Language. It was designed at Bell laboratories in the early 1970s by Dennis Ritchie. Signup and view all the answers

What are the applications of C programming language?

C programming language can be used in Mathematical Scientific, Engineering, and Commercial applications. It is also used in the most popular Operating system UNIX. Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of C programming language?

C programming language is highly portable, robust, and considered a structured programming language. It has the features of low-level languages and is known as a system programming language. Signup and view all the answers

Why is C programming language considered highly portable?

C programs are machine-independent, allowing the code created in C to run on various machines with little or no machine-specific changes, providing the functionality of using a single code on multiple systems. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of language is C considered to be and why?

C is considered to be a structured programming language with low-level features, and it is known as a system programming language due to its capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

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C Programming Language

Overview

C programming language is a system programming language designed in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie.
It is a general-purpose language, considered highly portable due to its simplicity and flexibility.