C Definition

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Solutions: C: A programming language designed for use on microcomputers. It combines high-level statements with low-level machine control to deliver software that is both easy to use and highly efficient. C is highly portable and produces efficient, fast-running programs. Despite C's many advantages, the language is formidable for beginners. Unlike BASIC and Pascal, which originated as teaching languages, C was designed as a tool for advanced professional programmers. Therefore, the syntax and terminology are designed for efficiency rather than readability. C's dominance in the professional programming world is all but ensured, and not merely because of its efficiency and portability. AT&T's Bell Laboratories was prohibited from copyrighting C or UNIX because of the antitrust regulations in effect before the breakup of the Bell System. Therefore, C compilers and UNIX are in the public domain and have been adopted by virtually all colleges and universities. Most professional software companies prefer C over other programming languages.

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