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Who created the C programming language?
Who created the C programming language?
- Brian Kernighan
- Linus Torvalds
- Dennis Ritchie (correct)
- Ken Thompson
In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
- 1960s
- 1990s
- 1980s (correct)
- 1970s
For what type of computer architectures is C commonly used?
For what type of computer architectures is C commonly used?
- Only for supercomputers
- From the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems (correct)
- Only for personal computers
- Exclusively for mainframe computers
What was C originally developed for at Bell Labs?
What was C originally developed for at Bell Labs?
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In which areas has the use of C been decreasing?
In which areas has the use of C been decreasing?
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Study Notes
C Programming Language
- The C programming language was created by Dennis Ritchie.
Popularity and Usage
- C gradually gained popularity in the 1980s.
- C is commonly used for developing applications for a variety of computer architectures.
Origins
- C was originally developed at Bell Labs for building operating systems.
Decline
- The use of C has been decreasing in areas such as web application development and scripting.
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