KwickClips C · 42 sec · free
Why is C still used?
Short answer. It is fast and close to the hardware.
Is Python written in C?
Yes, the main version is.
Where C runs
| Area | Example |
|---|---|
| OS | Linux |
| Devices | washer chip |
| Compilers | Python |
Remember
| C is fast and close to hardware |
| Used in OS, devices, compilers |
C is over fifty years old. Does anyone still use it? Yes, every day. Linux is written in C. The chip in a washing machine runs C. Even Python is written in C. C is fast and close to hardware. It runs systems, devices and compilers.
This clip is from the full lesson: Introduction to C: Structure and Life Cycle of a C Program — 8 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: GSEB Std 10 Computer Studies, Programming All levels C, Programming All levels C, Programming All levels C
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