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C (programming language) vs Haskell

A side-by-side look at C (programming language) and Haskell. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

C (programming language)

C (programming language)

Development

C is a general-purpose, procedural programming language originally developed by Dennis Ritchie between 1969 and 1973 at Bell Labs. It is a very popular language, particularly for systems programming due to its flexibility, speed, and minimal runtime requirements.

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Haskell

Haskell

Development

Haskell is a statically typed, purely functional programming language known for its strong static type system, sophisticated type inference, and non-strict evaluation. It is used in education, academia, and some commercial applications.

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