Cornflake at 07:56, 15 December 2005

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==It's useful==

C is as close as you will probably ever come to assembly without actually subjecting yourself to assembly. Sometimes it's necessary or at least beneficial to deal with the computer on this level.

==It's everywhere==

Few languages are implemented as widely as C. If you're developing a program for a large number of platforms, you can be almost guaranteed that they will have some form of C compiler.

Though many languages are technically superior to C, few can boast the same advantage.

==Knowing the difference between C and C++==

Someday you may be called on, as a C++ programmer, even if that is what you spend most of your time doing, to write C code. At those times, it's going to be rather difficult not to employ C++ habits. Knowing what is C and what comprises C++ will help you avoid those pitfalls. As well, it'll give you the ability to write better C code when that time comes.

Employers often have a difficult time differentiating the two languages. This is made worse because the people in charge of hiring programmers often have no experience in that field themselves. They likely believe C++ is just an improved C, and they may hire you to write C code, even though they advertise for a C++ programmer. To hold onto the job you had better be able to write C code.

==It's the basis for Objective-C==

Objective-C doesn't make any changes to the C language, so it's very easy for a C programmer to get into Obj-C programming. This is the language of choice for Mac developers, and GNUStep developers alike. Both are small markets, but ones with a lot of room to grow, and they're more fun and dynamic than most others.

==Discussion==
To Discuss this tutorial visit [http://www.compsci.ca/v2/viewtopic.php?t=6425 here].

==Credits==
Tutorial written by [[wtd]], moved to wiki by [[Cornflake]]

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Cornflake at 07:56, 15 December 2005