Rohit Satpute

  The standardization of the C programming language is a complex history that spans several decades and involves multiple organizations and individuals. In the early 1970s, Bell Labs employee Dennis Ritchie began developing a new programming language called C. Initially, C was used for writing operating systems, specifically the Unix operating system, which was also being developed at Bell Labs. As the popularity of Unix grew, so too did the popularity of C. In 1983, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) formed a committee to create a standard for the C language. The committee, known as X3J11, was composed of industry experts, academics, and representatives from computer companies. The standardization process was led by the committee chair, Robert C. Martin. The X3J11 committee worked on the C standard for several years, with input from various sources, including the original developers of C at Bell Labs. In 1989, the committee released the first standard for the C langu...

Dennis Ritchie Inventor of C Language  C language is a general-purpose programming language that is widely used for developing system software, application software, and embedded systems. It is a high-level language that is known for its efficiency, portability, and flexibility. In this blog, we will take a deep dive into the history of C language, exploring its evolution, key features, and impact on the computing world. Evolution of C Language: C language was developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs in 1972. It was initially developed as a system programming language for the UNIX operating system. Ritchie wanted a language that would allow him to write code that was both portable and efficient. He also wanted a language that would enable him to control the computer's hardware directly. C language was based on the earlier programming language B, which was also developed at Bell Labs by Ken Thompson. B language was a simplified version of the BCPL language, which was designed for wr...