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Ask HN: Should I learn C?

I'm a recent high school grad going into college as a comp sci major. I have 2 years experience in Python and JS.

Would it be worth my time to learn C (C++ possibly?)? (Or maybe you have another language that would be more profitable now.) I'm aware I will have to learn at least C for college, but is it something I should learn now?

I'm looking for your opinion because a lot of you have either gone through a comp sci degree or have done some programming in C.

Thanks HN!

55 points lukeqsee 16 years ago 94 comments

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