C Language Debate

This cluster centers on debates about the C programming language's strengths, weaknesses, suitability for modern use, and whether it should still be used for low-level and high-performance tasks.

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Sample Comments

raverbashing Sep 26, 2023 View on HN

Only goes to show that C is a broken language and unfit for its purpose in today's day and age

Koshkin Aug 19, 2022 View on HN

Well, C programming is not for everyone anyway.

mit_cs Jan 2, 2020 View on HN

If you know C well, you don't need a replacement for!

Sigmoid Nov 22, 2020 View on HN

How is C not a serious language?

matt3210 Sep 9, 2023 View on HN

C is a better language for this kind of stuff.

devit Mar 13, 2020 View on HN

The C programming language strikes again.

ackbar03 May 24, 2020 View on HN

I get the feeling it's because it's impossible to get away without using c for low level high performance stuff

smegel Aug 27, 2013 View on HN

Like saying someone still codes in C.

akerro Apr 12, 2016 View on HN

Do you refuse to use programs written in C?

angiosperm Dec 26, 2023 View on HN

To write C is to code bugs. So, pick a different language.