What is C?
C is a compiled, procedural programming language that gives programmers direct control over memory and hardware. It remains foundational to operating systems and embedded software.
Where is C used?
- Operating systems and device drivers
- Embedded systems and firmware
- Compilers, databases, and performance-critical libraries
- Learning low-level programming concepts
Prerequisites to learn C
- Basic computer knowledge
- A C compiler such as GCC or Clang
- Patience for pointers, memory, and debugging
Advantages of C
- High performance and small runtime
- Fine-grained memory control
- Portable across many hardware platforms
- Builds a strong programming foundation
Limitations of C
- Manual memory handling can cause serious bugs
- Few built-in high-level data structures
- Unsafe operations require disciplined coding
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