Real Life Applications of C Programming with Examples
In this Tutorial you will learn about the applications of C Programming in various different fields.
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Operating systems: C is often used to develop operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
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Embedded systems: C is often used to program microcontrollers and other types of embedded systems.
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Games: Many game engines and video games are written in C or C++ (a closely related language).
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Compilers: C is often used to develop compilers for other programming languages.
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Networking: C is commonly used to write network drivers and other networking software.
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Databases: C is used in the development of many database systems, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
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Graphics: C is used in the development of many graphics libraries, such as OpenGL and DirectX.
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Word processors: C is used in the development of many word processors, such as Microsoft Word and LibreOffice.
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Spreadsheets: C is used in the development of many spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
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Mobile apps: Many mobile apps are developed using C or C++, especially those that need to perform resource-intensive tasks or work with low-level hardware features.
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Financial software: C is often used in the development of financial software, such as stock trading platforms and banking systems.
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Medical devices: C is used to program many types of medical devices, such as X-ray machines and glucose monitors.
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Industrial control systems: C is used to develop software for industrial control systems, such as those used to control factory machinery or assembly lines.
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Aerospace and defense: C is used in the development of many types of aerospace and defense systems, such as aircraft and spacecraft control systems.
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Cryptocurrency: C is used in the development of some cryptocurrency systems, such as the Bitcoin core reference implementation.