C Programming Language Overview

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Explain the origin of the C programming language.

The C programming language was created in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs as a successor to the programming language B. It was originally developed to construct utilities running on Unix and was later applied to re-implementing the kernel of the Unix operating system.

Describe the key features of C programming language.

C is a general-purpose computer programming language that cleanly reflects the capabilities of the targeted CPUs. It is an imperative procedural language, supporting structured programming, lexical variable scope, and recursion, with a static type system.

What are the common areas of application for C programming language?

C has found lasting use in operating systems, device drivers, and protocol stacks. It is commonly used on computer architectures ranging from the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems.

How did C programming language gain popularity during the 1980s?

<p>During the 1980s, C gradually gained popularity and became one of the most widely used programming languages. The book 'The C Programming Language,' co-authored by the original language designer, served for many years as the de facto standard for the language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was C programming language standardized and by which organizations?

<p>C has been standardized since 1989 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)</p> Signup and view all the answers