For beginning programmers, this updated edition answers all C programming questions. This bestseller talks to readers at their level, explaining every aspect of how to get started and learn the C language quickly. Readers also find out where to learn more about C. This book includes tear-out reference card of C functions and statements, a hierarchy chart, and other valuable information. It uses special icons, notes, clues, warnings, and rewards to make understanding easier. And the clear and friendly style presumes no programming knowledge.
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For beginning programmers, this updated edition answers all C programming questions. This bestseller talks to readers at their level, explaining every aspect of how to get started and learn the C language quickly. Readers also find out where to learn more about C. This book includes tear-out reference card of C functions and statements, a hierarchy chart, and other valuable information. It uses special icons, notes, clues, warnings, and rewards to make understanding easier. And the clear and friendly style presumes no programming knowledge.
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By Corey Rogers
Format:Paperback
I've always wanted to program and was fortunate to have bought this book. Unfortunately it was a year after buying K&R which, even though it was easy to do "hello world" didn't explain the language to me.
I like to know why things are done how they are and this book clearly explains what a seasoned programmer may see as obvious without the tech speak ... and I myself am a techy.
Although I've not completed the book yet, lots of code I've seen before now makes literal sense to me. This is a great text for teachers who may also want to touch on C with a class of youthfull programmers.
A wonderful buy ... 5 stars
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By Eric M.
Format:Paperback
I am 13 years old and I just finished reading this book. I got interested in programming after playing some of my favorite games, and so this is where I started. This is a great and very easy to read book. I would seriously recommend this book for beginners or people who used to program in a different language (BASIC, Java).
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If you've never programed before, this is the book for you. I've tried several different books, and most either start out by pointing out that the author doesn't "really" think you're the village idiot, or drone on about why C is too complicated for mere mortals to swallow anyway.
Instead, Perry leaps right into the coding while minimizing the techno-babble. He makes it seem as easy as it really is, from start to finish. He starts with the basics, keeping them basic, and presents each new concept in an easily digestable manner. The information flows so easily and coherently that you'll be surprised at how quickly you're picking it all up. This isn't to say that learning C won't take dedication on your part, just that it is not rocket science as most would have you believe.
By the time you've finished the book, you'll have a decent understanding of how to write simple DOS programs. Once you feel comfortable with C, I'd recomend Charles Petzold's, "Programming Windows". Windows programming is a bit more complicated, but with Perry's help you'll be better prepared to takle it.
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Incredibly Helpful
I'm using this book to prepare for my first C programming class, and so far is has been perfect. I first tried to learn C by using a programming textbook, but it just didn't... Read more
Published on July 24 2003 by Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
An excellent book on C for "beginners". Anyone with previous programming knowledge should look elsewhere.
Published on Jun 2 2003 by "tavo10"
2.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely imprecise
I am surprised that this book has gotten the good reviews that it has. This book's title should read "ABSOLUTE! beginner's guide to C". Read more
Published on May 8 2003 by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Absolute Beginners!
I was only 10 years old when my dad got this for me for my birthday. Before this, I had just done card based programs, and even those I didn't understand well. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2003
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Excellent ! Buy this book and you won't be dissapointed
The reviews here are spot-on! If you have been trying to get started in programming but just can't get off the ground, this is the book for you. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2003 by Bob Gradante
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Easily Understanding
Great book for starters. this is the first book I have read on C. I had no problem understanding anything Greg Perry wrote. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2002 by Michael Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greg Perry where have you been when I needed JAVA
This book is just great for beginners or someone like me who has
started learning programming since many years ago but always got
stuck on Chapter 8 on some ... Read more
started learning programming since many years ago but always got
stuck on Chapter 8 on some ... Read more
Published on Dec 18 2002 by Martin Chmelik
3.0 out of 5 stars
Well made and weakly written
I knew C from long time ago, but needed to refresh my memory. So I went through this book and, telling the truth, I accieved my goals. Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002 by Maxim Maletsky
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great as an introduction...
For those who have never programmed before this is a great way to gently ease yourself into C programming. Read more
Published on Nov 3 2002
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth reading
This book does not worth [the price]. It's very long and has very basic c stuff. The whole book could be written in 10 pages. I recommend the C book by Brian Kernighan.
Published on Oct 1 2002
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