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What was the primary purpose of creating the programming language C?
Where did Dennis Ritchie originally develop the programming language C?
In which areas has C found lasting use?
When was C standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?
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Which book co-authored by the original language designer served as the de facto standard for the language?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Programming Language C
- Created to provide a structured and efficient way to program operating systems and system-level software.
- Designed to facilitate low-level memory manipulation while being more accessible than assembly language.
Development of C
- Originally developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs in the early 1970s.
- Evolved from the B programming language, with enhancements that allowed greater efficiency and control.
Areas of Lasting Use for C
- Widely used in operating systems, including UNIX, which was directly influenced by C.
- Essential in embedded systems, allowing direct hardware interaction.
- Utilized in systems programming, compilers, and various software applications due to its performance and portability.
Standardization of C
- Standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1983.
- Later adopted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1989, known as ISO C.
Key Book on C
- "The C Programming Language," co-authored by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie, serves as the de facto standard.
- The book provides comprehensive coverage of C and remains influential in teaching and understanding the language.
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This quiz will challenge your understanding of the C programming language, including its history, features, and areas of application. Test your knowledge of this influential and widely used language.
