C
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000149
A high-level, general-purpose programming language developed in the early 1970s, known for its efficiency and close-to-hardware capabilities. It is widely used for system programming, operating systems, embedded systems, and game development. C served as the foundation for many other programming languages, including C++ and Java.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000149 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Software |
Record as JSON
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