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#109 – Brian Kernighan: UNIX, C, AWK, AMPL, and Go Programming

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This chapter explores Brian Kernighan's significant influence on programming and computer science, highlighting his key contributions such as co-authoring 'The C Programming Language' and developing the AUK text processing language. It also sheds light on his humble personality and the interrelation between the various programming languages and technologies he impacted.

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