C programming is a general-purpose, high-level programming language developed in the early 1970s by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs. It was designed as a systems programming language for writing operating systems, compilers, and other low-level software.
C is a compiled language, which means that programs written in C must be translated into machine code before they can be executed. C code can be compiled on a wide variety of platforms, making it a highly portable language.
C has a relatively small set of keywords and constructs, which makes it simple and efficient, but also gives the programmer a great deal of control over the computer’s hardware. C is widely used in embedded systems, such as in microcontrollers and other electronic devices, as well as in operating systems, device drivers, and other system-level software. It is also used in applications such as video games, scientific simulations, and databases.