Lecture

C Language Libraries

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This lecture covers the standard libraries in C, including , , , , , , , , and . It explains the functions and tools provided by these libraries, such as error code handling, string manipulation, random number generation, and character classification. The instructor also discusses the importance of using different seeds for random number generation and the various mathematical definitions available in . Additionally, the lecture delves into topics like handling errors, language-specific formatting, and creating custom variants of printf using .

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Theoretical computer science

Programming language theory: High-level programming languages

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