Those who work with computers , and especially in the IT sector , are certainly familiar with popular programming languages , such as Java , Python and others, which often feature in the top positions of the best programming languages.
The C programming language, on the other hand, is often characterized as difficult to learn, even though almost all modern high-level languages are developed using C and you usually won't see this language at the top of such a list.
Recently, however, TIOBE, a world-renowned company that publishes the TIOBE Programming Community Index, which measures the popularity of programming languages each year, ranked C as the top programming language for 2019.
The main reason this is happening is because Internet of Things technology has developed rapidly in recent times.
C is a feature programming language, including direct access to hardware APIs, the presence of C compilers, deterministic resource usage, and dynamic memory allocation.
Furthermore, the C language is the most suitable language for developing drivers or embedded system applications, where it can effectively control microcontrollers and utilize various functions.
Being one of the oldest middle-level languages, C has been integrated into almost all modern microprocessors, so it essentially controls everything.
As a middle-level language, C combines the features of both high-level and low-level languages. It can be used for low-level programming, such as scripting for driver and kernels. It also supports high-level programming language features, such as scripting for software applications, etc.
But apart from the features it brings, which make it stand out from other programming languages, C also offers portability. In our era, where there are many operating system options available, C can be used for applications for any operating system such as Windows, UNIX and Linux.
Also, if you are a beginner it is useful to start with C, the basics of which have not changed since its inception.
Regardless of whether it is at the top, the C programming language is extremely useful, as it offers better use of limited hardware resources and can help boost system speed.
