Why is C better than other languages?

It can be used for low-level programming, such as scripting for drivers and kernels and it also supports functions of high-level programming languages, such as scripting for software applications etc. C language has a rich library which provides a number of built-in functions. It also offers dynamic memory allocation.

Why is C getting popular again?

Another reason for C’s popularity might be because of the language’s use in embedded devices and its cross-platform programming. As the Internet of Things continues to gain prominence, C will also likely grow along with it, as well as continue its use as a general-purpose programming language.

What is the advantage of using C source code over other languages?

C source code can be optimized much more than higher-level languages because the language set is relatively small and very efficient. It is about as close as you can get to programming in assembly language, without programming in assembly language. and you can even use assembly and C together!

Why is C++ still used today?

C++ is still used because, prior to the development of these languages you compare it to, it’s been around much longer and so has a considerable codebase written in it, which would be difficult, expensive, time-consuming and ultimately futile to rewrite in some other language.

When should I use C language?

You may need to use C when you are low on resources and don’t need object oriented capabilities. Many softwares in use today are still written in C, not to mention hardware drivers. According to Tiobe index, C is still the most used language.

Why should I use C instead of C++ to write libraries?

When writing a library that you want to have an easy time using in all of those languages, C is an obvious choice. C++, while it can also interface with some languages (such as Python (CPython only)), C++ cannot interface with a greater number of languages due to some of its features (name mangling especially, but templates don’t help the issue).