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Introduction to C

Language
Welcome to this comprehensive presentation on the C
programming language. We'll explore its history, features, basic
syntax, and important concepts.

By Trishanjit Haldar
RefNo 19424250007444
Paper Name BCA 101
BCA 1st Semester
A Journey Through C's History
1 The Genesis of C
C originated in the early 1970s at Bell Labs. Dennis Ritchie
designed it as a system programming language, initially used
to develop the Unix operating system.

2 C's Rise to Popularity


C's portability, efficiency, and flexibility quickly led to its
widespread adoption for various applications, from operating
systems and embedded systems to game development and
scientific computing.

3 Evolution and Standards


C has undergone several revisions, resulting in standardized
versions like ANSI C and ISO C, ensuring its consistency and
compatibility across different platforms.
Features of C: A Powerhouse
of Programming

Structured Efficiency and Speed


Programming
C is known for its
C promotes a modular and performance and low-level
organized approach to access, making it suitable for
coding, breaking programs applications demanding
into smaller, reusable units speed and optimization.
called functions.

Portability
C code can be easily adapted and compiled for different operating
systems and hardware architectures, enhancing its reach and
flexibility.
Understanding C's Core Syntax
Keywords and Identifiers Operators and Expressions Data Types

C uses reserved words like 'int,' C offers various operators for C provides built-in data types like
'float,' and 'while,' which have arithmetic, comparison, logical, 'int' for integers, 'float' for floating-
specific meanings. Identifiers are and bitwise operations, allowing point numbers, and 'char' for
names given to variables, you to manipulate data and control characters, to represent different
functions, and other elements. program flow. types of data.
Navigating Control Flow and Loops
Conditional Statements
Control flow statements like 'if,' 'else,' and 'switch' allow you to execute different code blocks based on specific conditions.

Looping Structures
Loops, such as 'for' and 'while,' enable you to repeat blocks of code multiple times, making it efficient to process data iteratively.

Break and Continue


'break' and 'continue' statements provide control within loops, allowing you to exit loops or skip to the next iteration based on specific conditions.
Functions and Scope:
Building Modular Code
Function Definition Function Call
Functions are blocks of code To execute a function, you
that perform specific tasks. call it by its name and
They are defined with a provide the necessary
name, return type, and arguments. Functions can be
parameters that specify input called from other functions,
and output. creating modular code.

Scope of Variables
Variables have a specific scope, which defines their visibility and
accessibility within the program. Variables can be local, global, or
have function scope.
Arrays and Strings: Organizing Data

Arrays Strings
Arrays are used to store collections of data of the same Strings are arrays of characters, used to represent text.
type, accessed using indexes to retrieve or modify They are terminated with a null character, indicating the
elements. end of the string.
Conclusion: Thank You for
Joining Us
We've covered the fundamentals of C programming, including its
history, features, basic syntax, control structures, functions, and
arrays. Remember to practice and explore C's capabilities further.

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