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Learn about the basics of the C programming language, and write your first C program!
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Ready to start your journey into the C programming language? C has been around for quite some time, and it is one of the foundational languages of computer science. C is everywhere; learning it will help you become a better programmer ready for the next challenge in any field of computer science!
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Learn C: Introduction
Learn about the basics of C.
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