Programming in C (Developer’s Library)
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Programming in C will teach you how to write programs in the C programming language. Whether you’re a novice or experienced programmer, this book will provide you with a clear understanding of this language, which is the foundation for many object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Objective-C, C#, and Java.
This book teaches C by example, with complete C programs used to illustrate each new concept along the way. Stephen Kochan provides step-by-step explanations for all C functions. You will learn both the language fundamentals and good programming practices. Exercises at the end of each chapter make the book ideally suited for classroom use or for self-instruction.
All the features of the C language are covered in this book, including the latest additions added with the C11 standard. Appendixes provide a detailed summary of the language and the standard C library, both organized for quick reference.
“Absolutely the best book for anyone starting out programming in C. This is an excellent introductory text with frequent examples and good text….This is the book I used to learn C–it’s a great book.”
–Vinit S. Carpenter, Learn C/C++ Today
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Title
C Programming Absolute Beginner’s Guide, 3/e Learn C the Hard Way: Practical Exercises on the Computational Subjects You Keep Avoiding (Like C) C Programming in One Hour a Day, Sams Teach Yourself, 7/e C Primer Plus, 6/e Programming in C, 4/e
Author(s)
Greg Perry, Dean Miller Zed A. Shaw Bradley L. Jones, Peter Aitken, Dean Miller Stephen Prata Stephen G. Kochan
Page Count
352 384 720 1080 600
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Pub Date
08/07/2013 09/04/2015 10/11/2013 11/26/2013 08/18/2014
Binding
Paper Paperback with DVD Paper Paper Paper
Print ISBN
0789751984 0321884922 0789751992 0321928423 0321776410
Series
Absolute Beginner’s Guide Zed Shaw’s Hard Way Series Sams Teach Yourself Developer’s Library Developer’s Library
Brief Description
Write powerful C programs. ..without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable with C, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. You’ll learn all the basics: how to organize programs, store and display data, work with variables, operators, I/O, pointers, arrays, functions, and much more. C programming has never been this simple! Perfect for beginning C programmers eager to advance their skills in any language. Follow it and you will learn the many skills early and junior programmers need to succeed by working through 52 brilliantly crafted exercises with accompanying videos and exercises from Zed Shaw. Fix your mistakes. Watch the programs run. As you do, you’ll learn what good, modern C programs look like; how to think more effectively about code; and how to find and fix mistakes far more efficiently. Filled with carefully explained code, clear syntax examples, and well-crafted exercises, this is the broadest and deepest introductory C tutorial available. It delivers step-by-step, hands-on experience that starts with simple tasks and gradually builds to professional-quality techniques. Each lesson is designed to be completed in hour or less, introducing and clearly explaining essential concepts, providing practical examples, and encouraging you to build simple programs on your own. This book teaches principles of programming, including structured code and top-down design. Many short, practical examples illustrate one or two concepts at a time, encouraging readers to master new topics by immediately putting them to use. Review questions and programming exercises at the end of each chapter bring out the most critical pieces of information and help readers understand and digest the most difficult concepts. A friendly and easy-to-use self-study guide, this book is appropriate for serious students of programming, as well as developers proficient in other languages. Whether you’re a novice or experienced programmer, this book will provide you with a clear understanding of this language, which is the foundation for many object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Objective-C, C#, and Java. This book teaches C by example, with complete C programs used to illustrate each new concept along the way. Stephen Kochan provides step-by-step explanations for all C functions. You will learn both the language fundamentals and good programming practices. Exercises at the end of each chapter make the book ideally suited for classroom use or for self-instruction.
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Publication date : August 18, 2014
Edition : 4th
Language : English
Print length : 544 pages
ISBN-10 : 0321776410
ISBN-13 : 978-0321776419
Item Weight : 1.9 pounds
Dimensions : 7.05 x 1.5 x 9 inches
Part of series : Game Design
Best Sellers Rank: #140,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in C Programming Language #17 in Software Design & Engineering #124 in Software Development (Books)
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Customers find the book excellent for learning C programming, with detailed explanations of every concept and many code examples. Moreover, they appreciate its clear writing style and find it easy to understand. However, the book lacks numbered pages, which customers consider a significant drawback.
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Alexandrea Livings –
Great Resource
I’m taking a rigorous class in C this semester and there is no `required textbook` but my professor recommended this book as extremely helpful. I’ve only read the first two chapters so far, but it is already worth the $20 that it cost (seriously, a $20 textbook!).Awesome explanations, good examples, and just the style of the writing isn’t like reading a textbook i.e. it’s not dry and boring. I know this book is going to become one of my most important resources for this course and I highly recommend it.
Mark –
Updated version of a solid text
Clear presentation of concepts and good problem sets.
Sam_Student –
Norm- good book just needs a section on complex numbers
Norm- good book just needs a section on complex variables and numbers
sebnie123 –
S. Kochan was my 1st C Program Book 30 years ago today he still writes most easy to understand books
Stephen Kochan is the author I grew up with as a young kid in computer engineering, he still writes after 30 years or so the most clear easy to understand books on programming. So after 30 years or so I bought this book back to refresh my memory on C Porgrammling. I love it is worth every penny, better yet get it digital on iPad it looks beautiful and so handy to search for keywords.
John P. –
Excellent introduction to the C language
This book is an excellent introduction to the C language. If you are familiar with another language, then you will most likely fly through it. The book is well written and each chapter is organized chronologically around a specific concept in C. If you are trying to learn C, I would highly suggest picking up this book.
A. McGinnis –
A book in it’s time… but time has passed
I purchased the Kindle edition which was from 2014 just like the physical version. Unfortunately, the standards for C have changed. I couldn’t finish this because I was having to go to the internet to correct the programs in the book just so they would work. Also, some of the advice about which compilers and sites to go to is consequently old. It’s not a bad book but it’s trapped in 2014.
Kindle Customer janet –
Another great Kochan book
I have his earlier C books on C on my shelves, and I have used them extensively over the years. His older C books, in conjunction with the Kernighan and Ritchie books, have been the ones I have used most for explanations and examples in learning new C tricks or simply reviewing usage on some seldom used C feature. Kochan writes well, and his latest book is just as great as his previous ones. This book is sure to become my major go to source for the latest C version.
dorel_c –
Kindle Edition does NOT have pages numbered like the printed version.
I just got the Kindle edition and to my surprise, it is NOT as described.The description says:”eTextbook features:Page numbers are just like the physical edition”That is not the case at all.The Kindle Version is in the e-Pub standard and doesn’t have page numbers. It is one of those “modern” (I call them useless) formats that the width of the text changes as you adjust the screen.It may work for some books, but not for science and text books in which a lot of references are made by page number.If your professor says to check the second paragraph on page 124… you are lost.
Dm –
This book is fantastic. Explanation of topics is realy good and clear. If you study or want to start study C and programming in general this book is a “must have”.
Samir Aladawi –
I thank the author from my heart. At the first day , after reading few pages , I was able to write the code, correct the errors, and solve the exercises. The book has a deep theoretical vision. By understanding some of it, you can follow up. The book needs to be read more than once to increase your experience and understand new things.
KGy –
I decided to refresh my C programming skills. I was looking for more than a reference book to read, but wanted to avoid introduction style books.And I found Kochan’s book a perfect match!The language, style and content of the book is a good reflection of the subject: clear, concise, exact.This is more of a textbook on C. Very well written. Many examples of features, explained step by step. This book is a great companion if you need to teach C programming.Those who learnt C from K&R, but feel a bit rusty will find the book an easy read. The content is a thorough overview, the style is clear and concise.Those who are new to programming will find this book a great guide. After following through they will look up details in reference manuals or standard handbooks with confidence.A bit short on the otherwise huge topic of pointers to functions. This should be another book though.
tdotdlo –
I was told to get C Programming Language (2nd Edition) by prof. He said that the textbook was outdated. So I listened and when I cracked it open I had no clue what I was reading about. I’m sure it’s a great reference book, but it’s NOT a book for those who are just tapping into the world of C Programming. Yes there are resources that you can go online for, but also, there’s this book. My prof should NOT HAVE A JOB. I have learnt more after reading this book for an hour.I’m sure I will refer back to C Programming Language when I have a better foundational understanding.This book is easy to read and provides exercises for you to complete at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend this book.
Ciber_T –
El libro es muy adecuado para comenzar a programar. Está muy pensado para trabajar paso a paso y va incorporando nuevos conocimientos poco a poco. La versión electronica incluye ademas un entorno para probar los ejercicios y tests de comprobación de los conocimientos.