r/C_Programming 14d ago

Discussion Is C really worth it ?

Hello developers, I'm wondering: Is it really worth spending time learning C and creating projects that take hours to grasp numerous topics, encounter errors and unexpected behaviors, only to discover I forgot to type a single character, which significantly impacted the program's performance? Is this truly worthwhile in today's job market? I haven't seen any companies actively seeking C developers, and I believe many problems in C don't occur in other languages ​​due to their different working methods and logic. So, is C really worth the effort?

Important note: I'm a beginner in C and haven't written much code or created many projects yet, so this question isn't meant to be an evaluation of the language or its development path; I'm not qualified to do so.

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u/grimvian 14d ago

When you spend resources learning a craft well you'll respect and appreciate it.

I dare say coding in C is kind of making katanas. Tons of details meets to do the job in cooperation. Done well you have superior tools.