C Tutorial
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C is a general-purpose programming language, developed in 1972, and still quite popular.
C is very powerful; it has been used to develop operating systems, databases, applications, etc.
Start learning C now »The C programming language is a widely recognized high-level language used to write operating systems, device drivers, software, and many other applications. It allows developers to work at the machine level and have greater control over computer resources. The C language was used to create the Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as many programs and libraries.
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