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A group working on the development of the hugely popular C++ programming language has outlined a path to make the language "memory safe" -- just like its younger rival, Rust. Widespread warnings ...

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Mastering the C programming language - a classic code environment used to build software, apps, and whole operating systems - is a great skill, and Mac OS X makes it easy to learn. Here's how to ...

The C programming language remains the mainstay for embedded developers. Find out how it has changed over the years.

Mark Russinovich, the chief technology officer of Microsoft Azure, says developers should avoid using C or C++ programming languages in new projects and instead use Rust because of security and ...

Memory safe programming is becoming a bigger concern. Find out why, what the C++ community is doing, and other safe languages.

Wired speaks to Bjarne Stroustup -- the inventor of the C++ programming language -- 25 years after its invention 1985: The first official reference guide for the C++ programming language is published.