Features of C Programming Language

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Prerequisite – C Language Introduction

C is a simple language made in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie. It’s for system programming. C has low-level memory access, basic keywords, good for systems like OS.

Important C language features are: Procedure, Speed, Modularity, Static Type, General Use, Operators, Libraries, Mid-Level, Portability, Extensibility.

  1. Procedure means step-by-step instructions. C is one way, others are object-oriented.
  2. C is fast due to direct hardware control, unlike higher-level languages.
  3. Modularity is storing code in libraries for reuse. C has its own libraries.
  4. Static type means variable type checked at compile time.
  5. C is used in various applications, like OS, databases.
  6. C has many built-in operators for complex/simplified programs.
  7. C has robust libraries for easier coding.
  8. It’s a middle-level language, combining assembly and high-level features.
  9. C is portable, runs on different systems with small changes.
  10. C programs can be extended with more features and operations.

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Mithlesh Upadhyay Published 24 Sep, 2023 · 1 min read

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