- Published on August 1, 2024
- In AI Features
You See, C is Still the King in the Sea of Languages
Despite the drawbacks, the world still benefits from C even though higher-level languages are more commonly used
- By Anshul Vipat
In a recent experiment, TalentNeuron’s machine learning lead, Andriy Burkov, optimised a Python-based text processing task by rewriting it in C. With the help of AI assistant Claude, the Python implementation took 63 minutes, while the C version completed the task in just 2.3 minutes, showcasing a significant performance boost.
With all the new "modern" languages out today, how is C still believed to be the fastest and "closest to the machine"?
C Over Python
While Python is renowned for its simplicity and ease of use, it is also known for its slower execution times. C, on the other hand, is renowned for its speed. This is primarily because it can be compiled straight into assembly or machine code before being executed.
C programs execute quickly primarily because they are translated into machine code prior to execution. Since machine code is the language that computers comprehend directly, no additional translation is required when the program is operating.
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Anshul Vipat
Anshul Vipat is a tech aficionado, enthusiastic about the latest innovations in the digital world. He also holds keen interest in traveling, exploring and cooking
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