Do We Need a Replacement for C?

C is a widely used language used to program anything from OS kernels to cryptography libraries. Is it time for a replacement?

Erik Engheim

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The C programming language is even today among the most popular languages in usage despite having been released all the way back in 1972, and having quite a number of limitations and flaws by today’s standards.

Programming language popularity, 2020 by TIOBE

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Erik Engheim

Geek dad, living in Oslo, Norway with passion for UX, Julia programming, science, teaching, reading and writing.