| Beginning C: From Novice to Professional Contributor(s): Horton, Ivor (Author) |
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ISBN: 1590597354 ISBN-13: 9781590597354 Publisher: Apress OUR PRICE: $80.74 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: With this fourth edition, readers will come to understand the fundamentals of the C language and learn how to program. All they need is this book and any one of the widely available free or commercial C or C++ compilers--and they'll soon be writing real C programs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Programming Languages - C - Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General - Computers | Compilers |
| Dewey: 005.133 |
| LCCN: 2007274613 |
| Physical Information: 1.68" H x 7.89" W x 9.82" (2.89 lbs) 614 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We lelcome to Beginning C: From Novice to Professional, Fourth Edition. With this book you can become a competent C programmer. In many ways, C is an ideal language with which to learn programming. C is a very compact language, so there isn't a lot of syntax to learn before you can write real applications. In spite of its conciseness and ease, it's also an extremely powerful language that's still widely used by professionals. The power of C is such that it is used for programming at all levels, from device drivers and operating system components to large-scale applications. C compilers are available for virtually every kind of computer, so when you've learned C, you'll be equipped to program in just about any context. Finally, once you know C, you have an excellent base from which you can build an understanding of the object-oriented C++. My objective in this book is to minimize what I think are the three main hurdles the aspiring programmer must face: coming to grips with the jargon that pervades every programming language, understanding how to use the language elements (as opposed to merely knowing what they are), and appreciating how the language is applied in a practical context. Jargon is an invaluable and virtually indispensable means of communication for the expert professional as well as the competent amateur, so it can't be avoided. |