C Introduction
What is C?
C is a high-level, general-purpose programming language. It was developed by Dennis Ritchie in Bell Labs during
the early 1970s.
It is the most popular programming language in the world.
C is utilized for app and game development.
Why Learn C?
- It is among the most widely used programming languages in the world.
- C is extremely quick, compared to other programming languages, such as Java and Python.
- C programming is capable of being compiled and run on many different platforms, making it extremely portable.
Difference Between C and C++
| C | C++ |
|---|---|
| C is a programming language that is procedure-oriented | C++ is an object-based programming language |
| The extension of the C file is.c | The extension of the C++ file is.cpp |
| The C language employs a <stdio.h> header file. | The C++ language employs an <iostream.h> header file. |
| The C programming language is based on a top-down approach. | C++ programming language is based on a bottom-up approach. |