C is not for Everyone

C programming is not for everybody. I am sorry for sounding pompous but that is simply the reality. It is not meant for individuals who are not ready for the long haul. It is not meant for people who program with a view towards making money or getting a job done. C is meant for people who understand the big picture well. It is meant for technologists, technocrats and people who create and design stuff. You have to go through the pains of C programming for at least 4 years before you can call yourself an expert. If you choose to call yourself that.

C syntax and concepts have had the most staying power than any programming language, ever, particularly when you consider derivatives such as C++ and Objective-C.