Synopsis of C Languages.

• C language is general purpose high level language. Design by originally "Dennis M. Ritchie" at AT&T Bell Laboratories in New Jersey in 1972. 
• C language derived from prior language called "B"(BCPL-Basic combined programming language ).
• C language was created for implementing UNIX operating system
• in 1978 Dennis Ritchie & Brian Kernighan publish the first edition "The C Programming Language” and commonly known as K&R C.

What is C language?

   C has now become a widely used professional language for various reasons:-

• Easy to learn

• Structured language

• It produces efficient programs

• It can handle low-level activities

It can be compiled on a variety of computer platforms

Featured of C programming language:-

• Reliability
• Modularity
• Interactivity
• Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Flexibility
• Portability

The C programming language is used for developing system applications that forms a major portion of operating systems such as Windows, UNIX and Linux. Below are some examples of C being used

• Graphics packages
• Spreadsheets
• Compilers and Assemblers
• Network drivers
• Interpreters
• Operating system development
• Database systems
• Word processors

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