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Which programming language was created in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie?
Which programming language was created in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie?
- C (correct)
- Python
- Java
- Ruby
Which programming language was C developed as a successor to?
Which programming language was C developed as a successor to?
- Assembly
- C++
- Fortran
- B (correct)
What are some common applications of the C programming language?
What are some common applications of the C programming language?
- Web development
- Operating systems (correct)
- Data analysis
- Mobile app development
Which computer architectures is C commonly used on?
Which computer architectures is C commonly used on?
Which book mentioned in the text discusses the C programming language?
Which book mentioned in the text discusses the C programming language?
Which fields are central to computer science?
Which fields are central to computer science?
What does the theory of computation study?
What does the theory of computation study?
What do the fields of cryptography and computer security involve studying?
What do the fields of cryptography and computer security involve studying?
What does programming language theory consider?
What does programming language theory consider?
What does database theory concern?
What does database theory concern?
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C programming language creator
C programming language creator
Dennis Ritchie created the C programming language in the 1970s.
C predecessor
C predecessor
C was developed as a successor to another programming language.
C applications
C applications
C is commonly used for developing operating systems.
C's architectures
C's architectures
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C programming book
C programming book
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Computer science core concepts
Computer science core concepts
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Theory of computation focus
Theory of computation focus
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Cryptography & Security focus
Cryptography & Security focus
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Programming language theory
Programming language theory
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Database theory focus
Database theory focus
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Study Notes
C Programming Language
- The C programming language was created in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie.
- C was developed as a successor to the B programming language.
Applications of C
- C is commonly used in operating systems, embedded systems, and microcontrollers.
- It is also used in applications that require direct access to hardware resources.
Computer Architectures
- C is commonly used on a variety of computer architectures, including x86, ARM, and MIPS.
Resources
- The book "The C Programming Language" by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie discusses the C programming language.
Central Fields of Computer Science
- Algorithms
- Computer Architecture
- Theory of Computation
- Programming Language Theory
- Database Theory
Theory of Computation
- The theory of computation studies the resources required to solve computational problems.
Cryptography and Computer Security
- The fields of cryptography and computer security involve studying the design and analysis of algorithms for secure data transmission.
Programming Language Theory
- Programming language theory considers the design, implementation, and analysis of programming languages.
Database Theory
- Database theory concerns the design, implementation, and management of databases.
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