Ask HN: How many communities HN it devs in C language?
2FerkiHN67/5/2025, 4:49:23 PM
I looked at a lot of posts, but I didn't see anyone mentioning the C programming language, I hope I'm the only one here?
Comments (6)
skydhash · 2h ago
C is boring technology. Occasion to make the news are rare. I hack things in C when some tools I use crash or is missing features. Or to learn how somethings work.
Just like if you want some basic HTML form attached to a database that's guaranteed to run everywhere, you write in PHP, if you want a simple Linux (and BSD) cli app, you write it in C. Both are dangerous tech (as in no guardrails), but you'll be set for decades with minimal maintenance.
FerkiHN · 2h ago
The C programming language, on the contrary, is interesting if you have experience. I always create new things that have different uniquenesses. I recently created a notes program for Windows with GUI in C language, 67kb in size.
The C language offers many features that even surpass modern languages.
andreamonaco · 3h ago
Many people still use C, I do for sure
FerkiHN · 2h ago
Are you using it for embedded systems or regular software?
Just like if you want some basic HTML form attached to a database that's guaranteed to run everywhere, you write in PHP, if you want a simple Linux (and BSD) cli app, you write it in C. Both are dangerous tech (as in no guardrails), but you'll be set for decades with minimal maintenance.
The C language offers many features that even surpass modern languages.
https://github.com/Ferki-git-creator/phono-in-terminal-image...
It's not ready yet, but can you please support it with a star like I did for you?