EE208 C Programming

Features of C Language - 

1. Robust Programming Language - rich set of built-in functions, and operators for writing complex programs.
2. C Compiler combines the capabilities of an assembly language with the features of high level languages.
3. It can be used to write system softwares as well as business packages. Many of the C compilers are written in C.
4. Programs written in C are efficient and fast. Due to variety of data types and powerful operators. Incrementing a variable from 0 to 1500 in C takes 1 second while the same will take 50 seconds in BASIC.
5. There are only 32 keywords and its strength lies in its built-in functions. 
6. C is highlt portable. C programs written for one computer can be run on another with little or no change. 
7. C is structured programming language. Program is divided in functions/modules / blocks. Program is collection of functions. Modular structure makes program debugging, testing, and maintenance easier. 
8. C standard function library can be extended. We can add our own functions to C library.