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The Legacy of the C Programming Language
49:50 - 58:18 (08:28)
This podcast explores the history and impact of the programming language C, including its popularization and influence on object-oriented programming languages.
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The evolution of programming languages began with domain-specific languages such as Fortran for engineering and COBOL for business tasks.
49:50 - 51:07 (01:17)
Summary
The evolution of programming languages began with domain-specific languages such as Fortran for engineering and COBOL for business tasks. These languages were not tied to specific hardware, allowing for wider accessibility for individuals to write their own programs.
ChapterThe Legacy of the C Programming Language
Episode#109 – Brian Kernighan: UNIX, C, AWK, AMPL, and Go Programming
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The development of programming languages evolved from machine language to assembly languages to more high-level programming languages such as C which was able to find a balance between expressiveness and efficiency capable of handling system programs like text editors, compilers, and operating systems.
51:08 - 54:02 (02:54)
Summary
The development of programming languages evolved from machine language to assembly languages to more high-level programming languages such as C which was able to find a balance between expressiveness and efficiency capable of handling system programs like text editors, compilers, and operating systems.
ChapterThe Legacy of the C Programming Language
Episode#109 – Brian Kernighan: UNIX, C, AWK, AMPL, and Go Programming
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The author shares his experience of writing a definitive book on a programming language, which involved finding the right examples to help readers and working with the language's creator to ensure accuracy and authority.
54:03 - 58:18 (04:14)
Summary
The author shares his experience of writing a definitive book on a programming language, which involved finding the right examples to help readers and working with the language's creator to ensure accuracy and authority.