Is C still relevant thanks to Kernighan?

Answered in Brian Kernighan's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

While C has been around for a long time, its fundamental principles of direct hardware access and efficiency remain highly relevant. Many modern systems, from operating systems to embedded devices, still rely on C. My hope was always that the language would be a solid foundation, and it has proven to be incredibly enduring and adaptable.

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