Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 832 pages
- Published by: W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition: 2nd Edition April 19, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0393979504
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0393979503
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
- Weighs: 2.8 pounds
Computing Reviews, February, 1997
The exceptional value of the book lies in the fact that the material is well structured and is made accessible to anyone with minimal programming experience, to those unfamiliar with C, and even to those who do not know any programming language The book accomplishes the author's stated goal of making it the ideal classroom textbook with examples Reading this book was extremely useful, both because I have discovered new things in it and, first and foremost, because it has helped me to restructure my knowledge of C.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Choice, September, 1996
this book will be well received because of its unique approach to the presentation of the material; it is full of examples and insights. King does not stop--as many others do--in merely explaining how the C programming language works. His well-written and well-organized book is full of advice and explanations of best practices in how to use the language most effectively. One of the most welcome aspects is that King identifies C programming 'idioms,' explains when the idioms are applicable, and shows why they are useful. The book is aimed at people with no prior programming experience, yet it is quite comprehensive in its treatment of the majority of C programming concepts. It is up-to-date in that it also covers the information needed by a C programmer in using the standard C library
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: C Programming: A Modern Approach (Paperback)
This is the second of King's books I have purchased. It is also the second that I am very very pleased with. This book presents a quick systematic clear way of learning to program in C period. This has to be the easiest programming book I have ever read that goes beyond absolute basics. Frankly I don't understand the few negative reviews others have given the book. Yes it would have been nice to have answers to the exercises. However this is a programming book, you get the answers yourself by doing the work. Mistakes are readily apparent, simply because it won't work! In terms of difficulty, the exercises are doable. There have been a few that did stump me.....for a little while. With a bit of rereading and some experimenting, I have managed to answer all that I have attempted. Do yourself a favor if you are learning C and buy the book either as a stand alone or as a supplement to another book.
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