C

C is a general-purpose, high-level programming language that was developed in the early 1970s by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs. It is a widely used programming language that is known for its efficiency, portability, and low-level memory manipulation capabilities.

C is a compiled language, which means that the source code is converted into machine code that can be executed directly by the computer's CPU. It is used for a wide variety of applications, including operating systems, embedded systems, gaming, networking, and more.

C is known for its low-level control over computer resources and its ability to work with memory directly. It has a simple syntax and structure, which makes it easier to learn compared to other lower-level programming languages.

C has influenced the development of many other programming languages, such as C++, Objective-C, and Java. It is still widely used today, especially in the development of systems software and embedded systems.