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From: "Nasser M. Abbasi" <nma@12000.org>
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Subject: Re: Fun with C
Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 18:19:46 -0700
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Speaking about C again, I found this article

"Ten Reasons to Teach and Learn Computer Programming in C"

http://iel.ucdavis.edu/publication/WhyC.html


"1. C is one of foundations for modern information technology (IT) and computer science (CS)."

I think that is true.

"2. C is the most commonly used programming language in industry.

True again.

"3. C is the language of choice for programming embedded and mechatronic systems with hardware interfaces"

I think we all can agree on this. C is more popular that Ada in this area.

"4. C is one of the most commonly used programming languages in colleges and universities."

True also.

"5. C excels as a model programming language."

I would probably argue about this being very accurate.

"6. C is the base for all other programming languages."

There is some truth to this.


"8. C is a standardized programming language with international standards."

I would not argue against this.

"9. Computer programming is becoming a necessary skill for many professions."

Very true.


"10. Computer programming can develop student's critical thinking capabilities."

True also.

I think the author makes many points that seem to be valid, yet somehow
I can't agree that these are still good reasons to teach programming
using C at schools.

I learned Pascal for programming at school, and I think that was a good thing (tm).

Any way, I thought some here might like to see the above article given
this topic is all about C and such ;)

--Nasser