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- Covers everything users need to get up to speed on C programming, including advanced topics to take their programming skill to the next level
- Walks C programmers through the entire development cycle of a C program-designing and developing the program, writing source code, compiling the code, linking the code to create the executable programs, debugging, and deployment
- Provides thorough coverage of keywords, program flow, conditional statements, constants and variables, numeric values, arrays, strings, functions, pointers, debugging, prototyping, and much more
- Addresses some advanced programming topics such as graphics and game programming as well as Windows and Linux programming
- Includes dozens of sample programs that readers can adapt and modify for their own uses
- Written by the author of the first-ever For Dummies book-a man known for his ability to take complex material and present it in a way that makes it simple and fun
From the Back Cover
6 books in 1 – plus sample code on our companion Web site
From basics to advanced techniques, here’s your key to C programming!
No need to sing the blues – every important note about C programming is in this handy desk reference! From keywords, functions, and operators to strings and random access files, one of these six minibooks has it covered. And, you’ll find that this book remains a handy reference long after you’ve become a virtuoso in C.
The Dummies Way
- Coverage of the essentials and beyond
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Thumbtabs and other navigation aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Understand the C skeleton and source code
- Use conditional statements, constants and variables, strings, arrays, and functions
- Debug your code
- Program games and graphics
- Develop programs in Windows® and Linux®
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First Sentence
Learning a programming language is like trying to eat an entire banquet in one bite: You have so much to swallow at once, even to understand the most basic stuff, that it isn't a question of where to start, but rather what not to eat so that you don't get too sick too quickly. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Learning a programming language is like trying to eat an entire banquet in one bite: You have so much to swallow at once, even to understand the most basic stuff, that it isn't a question of where to start, but rather what not to eat so that you don't get too sick too quickly. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent,
By CK "CK" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: C All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)
I am currently reading this book to develop some programming skills. This books starts from the beginning and is easy to understand amidst the comic humor it includes. Who thought "C" could be fun?
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, but the usefulness is limited unless you're a beginner,
By Tetchro (B.C., Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: C All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)
I've always struggled when trying to locate easy-to-understand programming books. After reading "C for Dummies" I wanted to move on, and because I enjoyed Dan Gookin's writing so much, this book was the one I decided to purchase.Although it didn't get me out of the console, this book helped introduce pointers and other more advanced parts of the C programming language. It's a great reference, although sadly limited. I used it constantly when I was writing simple card games that would run in a console, and it helped immensely. Dan Gookin's writing always contains an element of humour, and I found it very easy to follow along with what he was trying to get across. Even the program examples are hilarious, and I suppose that made learning a programming language a lot more interesting for me. If you are going to get started in C, I would highly recommend this. Although it doesn't cover advanced topics like win32 programming, it's a very handy reference for the beginner. If Dan wrote another book going into even more advanced parts of the frightening realm of the C programming language, I can guarantee you I'd be right there behind him with my money out.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent text!,
By Michael A. Wirth (Guelph, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: C All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Paperback)
I use this book as an introductory text for a programming class composed of both CS-major and non-CS students. I must say that after looking at and using other textbooks, it is hard to compete with this book. Firstly it is actually *readable*. Many texts for C are certainly good, but are aimed more at individuals with some prior programming experience. This book is truly aimed at the beginner, and progresses as the individual progresses. THe latter half of the book deals with more advanced topics in C, but the book as a whole covers the entire gamet of C programming. It would certainly suffice for a curriculum in which the first few courses use C. It also delves into other topics such as algorithm design and An A+++ book. Others may be sceptical, but it is refreshing to
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