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Article argues C programming language is not low-level

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A 2018 article from the Association for Computing Machinery argues that the C programming language is not a low-level language. The piece, titled "C Is Not a Low-Level Language," explores the nuances of C's design and its perceived level of abstraction. It suggests that despite its historical association with system programming, C possesses features that elevate it beyond a purely low-level designation. AI

RANK_REASON Article discussing a specific programming language's characteristics. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Article argues C programming language is not low-level

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    C Is Not a Low-Level Language (2018) Article URL: https:// queue.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3212 477.3212479 Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9599

    C Is Not a Low-Level Language (2018) Article URL: https:// queue.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3212 477.3212479 Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9599609 Points: 9 # Comments: 1 https:// queue.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3212 477.3212479 # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Ga…

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