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Programming in C (Developer's Library) 4th Edition

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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.”

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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.

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Stephen G. Kochan has been developing software with the C programming language for more than 30 years. He is the author of several best-selling titles on the C language, including Programming in C , Programming in Objective-C , and Topics in C Programming . He has also written extensively on Unix and is the author or coauthor of Exploring the Unix System and Unix Shell Programming .

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Addison-Wesley Professional; 4th edition (August 18, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0321776410
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0321776419
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.05 x 1.5 x 9 inches
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Stephen G. Kochan has been developing software with the C programming language for more than 30 years. He is the author of several best-selling titles on the C language, including Programming in C , Programming in Objective-C , and Topics in C Programming . He has also written extensively on Unix and is the author or coauthor of Exploring the Unix System and Unix Shell Programming.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
    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.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
    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.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2016
    This book has a ton of good information for beginners, but I found myself lost and confused several times at things that it assumed I already knew and we're not explained until further in the book. Thankfully my professor was always readily available to clear up any doubts or misunderstandings.

    The book is really useful if you have access to someone who can elucidate on anything you might not grasp on your own. Google searching can help as well.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
    Clear presentation of concepts and good problem sets.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2014
    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.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
    As a an old retired guy, I simply wanted to update my programming skills. I learned to program in Fortran while getting my ChemEng degree in what seems to be about a million years ago. What is so delightful about this book is that it is on my kindle and is very easy to read and understand. I am truly happy with it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
    I’ve only used this book a couple of times and I always take care of my books/never bend them too much and the glue is coming off between pages and the cover. Also idk why the pic is blurry. It wouldn’t let me focus.
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    I’ve only used this book a couple of times and I always take care of my books/never bend them too much and the glue is coming off between pages and the cover. Also idk why the pic is blurry. It wouldn’t let me focus.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018
    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.
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  • Dm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - must have for learning C
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2024
    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
    5.0 out of 5 stars After reading few pages , I was able to write the code, correct the errors.
    Reviewed in Sweden on November 20, 2024
    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
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 15, 2016
    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
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm sure it's a great reference book
    Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2017
    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
    5.0 out of 5 stars bueno para comenzar
    Reviewed in Spain on July 18, 2017
    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.
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