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Who created the C programming language?
Who created the C programming language?
- Tim Berners-Lee
- Dennis Ritchie (correct)
- Bill Gates
- Linus Torvalds
In which areas has C found lasting use?
In which areas has C found lasting use?
- Web development and databases
- Mobile application development
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Operating systems and device drivers (correct)
What was C originally developed for at Bell Labs?
What was C originally developed for at Bell Labs?
- Building database management systems
- Developing web applications
- Constructing utilities running on Unix (correct)
- Creating gaming software
In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
In which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
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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
Origins of C Programming Language
- Created by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs between 1969 and 1973.
- Initially developed to improve portability of the Unix operating system.
Lasting Use of C
- C is widely used in systems programming, including operating systems and embedded systems.
- Continues to serve as a foundation for many modern programming languages such as C++, C#, and Objective-C.
C's Development Background
- Initially aimed to provide an efficient and flexible language for system-level programming.
- Incorporated features from previous programming languages like B and BCPL.
Popularity Timeline
- Gradually gained popularity throughout the 1970s, becoming a mainstay in programming.
Computer Architectures
- C is commonly used across various computer architectures, including x86, ARM, and others, due to its portability and efficiency.
- Remains integral in the development of software for microcontrollers and real-time systems.
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