What does C language mean?

C language is a general computer programming language, which is widely used in the bottom development. The design goal of C language is to provide a programming language that can compile and process low-level memory in a simple way, generate a small amount of machine code and run without any support of running environment.

Although C language provides many low-level processing functions, it still maintains good cross-platform characteristics. C language programs written in standard specifications can be compiled on many computer platforms, even including some embedded processors (single chip microcomputer or MCU) and supercomputers.

In 1980s, in order to avoid the differences of C language grammars used by different developers, the American National Bureau of Standards formulated a complete set of American national standard grammars for C language, called ANSI C, as the original standard of C language.

At present, the standard C 1 1 released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on February 8, 2000 is the third official standard of C language, and it is also the latest standard of C language, which better supports Chinese character function names and.

C language is a process-oriented computer programming language, which is different from object-oriented programming languages such as C++ and Java.

Its compilers mainly include Clang, GCC, WIN-TC, SUBLIME, MSVC, Turbo C and so on.

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Advantages of c language:

1. Compared with other programming languages (like C++, JAVA), C language is a low-level language. Generally speaking, low-level programming languages can make you understand computers better.

2. Device drivers and operating systems can only be written in C language. Now, you may never have written a device driver or operating system, but what should you do if you need to modify them?

3. What should you do if you want to find a job writing microcontroller programs? They are all written in C language. Do you limit your chances of finding a job because you don't want to learn a new language?

4.c programs achieve the same function than other programs written in other languages. It uses fewer lines of code, resulting in faster operation efficiency. Sometimes, your program needs speed that only C language can do.

If you have studied C language, you can now learn any advanced programming language. Because all high-level languages are based on C language (such as JAVA, C++, C# and so on).

6. Because C language has existed for many years, it has a wide range of users and a large number of ready-made codes can be used. This enables you to write new algorithms and functions quickly and efficiently on the basis of past programs.

7.c language is an open source organization language. -LINUX, the product of an open source organization, is written in C language. If you know C language, you can join this organization and contribute to many open source organizations, such as joining Source Forge and contributing to them.

8.c language is the only language that explains the essence of pointer to you. C# and Java just skipped the topic of pointers. But pointers do make the C language more powerful.

9. When looking for a job in programming and development, C language is still the most commonly used language. So it is worth your time to learn.

10. Any device with a microprocessor supports C language. From microwave ovens to mobile phones, they are all driven by C language technology.

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