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This lecture introduces the basics of C programming, covering topics such as language families, implementation vs. language standard, C and Python comparison, syntax, data types, pointers, arrays, characters, and strings. It explains the structure of a C program, compilation with gcc, execution, and common workflows. The lecture also delves into the use of pointers in C, including passing arguments by reference, memory addresses, and pointer manipulation. Additionally, it covers numeric data types, compilation commands, and the importance of semicolons in C syntax.