I have always had a great deal of respect for C, and I would like to start writing in it. However, while I am skilled in other languages, I basically don’t know any C off the top of my head.

I find that I learn better and faster by attempting projects, rather than working through a book ir taking a class. For example, to learn Perl, I am working on a basic disk image writer that’s coming along nicely.

So, what do you think might be a good idea for my first C project?

EDIT: Zig is also something I’m interested in learning. Same question, different language.

  • ExLisperA
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    14 hours ago

    Yes, they are trying but C still dominates in many parts of industry. After learning C I would definitely start learning Rust but right now you will have way bigger chances of finding a job with C than with Rust.

    • prettybunnys@piefed.socialEnglish
      2·
      7 hours ago

      The other side of this coin is C developers are still plentiful whereas folks who know rust are less available.

      If someone knows C and Rust experience I’m hiring them over the others.