C++ is also popular in systems programming, the automotive industry, the finance sector, and games development. Also: Low-code is on the rise: Should developers worry?

The C language has been a programming staple for decades. Here’s how it stacks up against C++, Java, C#, Go, Rust, Python, and the newest kid on the block—Carbon.

Learning to program in C on an online platform can provide structured learning and a certification to show along with your resume.

According to TIOBE, their index reflects the popularity of programming language, based on the number of engineers, courses, and third-party vendors.

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.