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Where was the C programming language originally developed?
Where was the C programming language originally developed?
- Bell Labs (correct)
- Stanford University
- Harvard University
- MIT
Who created the C programming language?
Who created the C programming language?
- Linus Torvalds
- Ken Thompson
- Dennis Ritchie (correct)
- Brian Kernighan
For which systems is C commonly used?
For which systems is C commonly used?
- Smartphones and tablets
- Gaming consoles and VR devices
- Supercomputers and microcontrollers (correct)
- Smart home appliances and wearables
In which areas has C found lasting use?
In which areas has C found lasting use?
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What was C applied to re-implement originally?
What was C applied to re-implement originally?
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Study Notes
C Programming Language Origins
- C programming language was originally developed at Bell Labs in the 1970s
- Created by Dennis Ritchie between 1969 and 1973
Common Usage of C
- C is commonly used for operating systems, embedded systems, and microcontrollers
Lasting Impact of C
- C has found lasting use in areas of systems programming, embedded systems, and microcontrollers
Original Re-implementation of C
- C was applied to re-implement the Unix operating system originally
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