10 Questions
Who created the C programming language?
Dennis Ritchie
What were the original purposes for which C was developed?
Constructing utilities running on Unix and re-implementing the kernel of the Unix operating system
In what areas has C found lasting use?
Operating systems, device drivers, and protocol stacks
What is the range of computer architectures on which C is commonly used?
From the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems
During which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
1980s
Which programming language was C a successor to?
A
What was one of the original purposes for which C was developed?
Constructing utilities running on Unix
In which areas has C found lasting use?
Operating systems and device drivers
During which decade did C gradually gain popularity?
1980s
What reflects the capabilities of the targeted CPUs in C's features?
Cleanly
Study Notes
C Programming Language
- C is a general-purpose computer programming language created in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie.
- It is widely used and influential, reflecting the capabilities of targeted CPUs.
- C is commonly used in operating systems, device drivers, and protocol stacks, but its use in application software is decreasing.
Development and History
- C is a successor to the programming language B.
- It was originally developed at Bell Labs by Dennis Ritchie between 1972 and 1973 to construct Unix utilities.
- C was applied to re-implementing the Unix operating system kernel.
- During the 1980s, C gained popularity and became one of the most widely used programming languages.
Availability and Compatibility
- C compilers are available for practically all modern computer architectures and operating systems.
- C is used on computer architectures ranging from the largest supercomputers to the smallest microcontrollers and embedded systems.
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