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Who created the C programming language?
Who created the C programming language?
- Linus Torvalds
- Bill Gates
- Dennis Ritchie (correct)
- Alan Turing
In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
- 1990s
- 1970s
- 1980s (correct)
- 1960s
Where has C found lasting use?
Where has C found lasting use?
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Social media platforms
- Web development and mobile applications
- Operating systems and device drivers (correct)
For what purpose was C originally developed at Bell Labs?
For what purpose was C originally developed at Bell Labs?
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On which computer architectures is C commonly used?
On which computer architectures is C commonly used?
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Study Notes
C Programming Language
- C was created by Dennis Ritchie, a renowned computer scientist.
- The 1970s and 1980s saw a gradual rise in C's popularity, making it a dominant programming language during that period.
C's Lasting Use
- C has found lasting use in operating systems, embedded systems, and microcontrollers.
Development and Purpose
- C was originally developed at Bell Labs for the purpose of creating the Unix operating system.
Platform Compatibility
- C is commonly used on a variety of computer architectures, including x86, ARM, and MIPS.
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