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Are there reasons for beginner programmers to learn C

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Are there reasons for beginner programmers to be taught C instead of C++?

" There is a difference. Now, if you were wanting to learn about programming, I would not recommend C as a starting point. However if you were being taught programming as part of, say, a course in microprocessor systems engineering then C and assembler would be highly appropriate.