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C Intro

C Programming, developed by Dennis Ritchie in 1972, is a foundational procedural language that influences many modern languages like C++, Java, and Python. It allows for low-level memory access and is widely used in system software and operating systems due to its efficiency and speed. The language features structured programming with functions, control structures, and manual memory management, making it essential for both beginners and professionals in programming.

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C Intro

C Programming, developed by Dennis Ritchie in 1972, is a foundational procedural language that influences many modern languages like C++, Java, and Python. It allows for low-level memory access and is widely used in system software and operating systems due to its efficiency and speed. The language features structured programming with functions, control structures, and manual memory management, making it essential for both beginners and professionals in programming.

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C Programming is a powerful, structured, and procedural programming language developed

by Dennis Ritchie in 1972 at Bell Labs. It is often called the “mother of all programming
languages” because many modern languages like C++, Java, and Python are derived from it.
C programs are compiled and executed directly on the hardware, making it extremely fast
and efficient. It supports low-level memory access, which allows programmers to work
closely with system hardware — a reason why it’s widely used in system software, embedded
systems, and operating systems like UNIX.

A typical C program consists of functions, variables, and statements organized in a structured


manner. The execution of a C program starts from the main() function. The basic syntax
includes the use of #include for header files (like <stdio.h> for input/output) and semicolons
(;) to terminate statements. C supports various data types such as int, float, char, and double,
and uses operators like arithmetic (+, -, *, /), relational (==, !=, >, <), and logical (&&, ||, !).
Control structures like if-else, switch, for, while, and do-while allow decision-making and
looping, while arrays, pointers, and functions promote reusability and modularity.

Memory management in C can be done manually using functions like malloc(), calloc(), and
free(). It also supports structures (struct) and unions to group related data, and file handling
functions like fopen(), fprintf(), and fclose() for working with external files. Overall, C provides
a strong foundation for understanding computer architecture and programming logic,
making it an essential first language for beginners and an important tool for professional
developers.

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