The Joy of C, 3rd Edition

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 816 pages
• Published by: Wiley
• Edition: 3rd Edition January 16, 1997
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 047112933X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471129332
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 2.7 pounds

Product Description
Written in a friendly tone, it shows readers how to write clear, concise programs that make maximum use of the power of C. It also details how to put together large programs, how to produce portable and efficient code, and how to use pointers to effectively organize and access data. The text begins with a gentle tutorial overview of C that introduces the basics of C programming. Then each topic is discussed in detail, with complete coverage of advanced data types and advanced program organization. Once the power of C is unveiled, the text arms readers with over 200 useful programs and functions, including a base converter, a histogram producer, and C program cross-references, and more.

Book Info
A step-by-step guide that shows how exactly to write clear, concise C programs that are portable, efficient, and easy to maintain. Covers C++ and objects and includes complete program examples. Paper. 3 1/2 inch disk included. DLC: C ( Computer program language)

Reader Reviews
Most books on programming that I have read use 'snippets' of code to demonstrate concepts. This is fine for someone with a grasp of underlying concepts, but useless to novices and students attempting to learn C for the first time. The main problem is lack of context... most of these 'snippets' merely demonstrate _syntax_ Joy of C uses samples that are part of an actual program so that the student may benefit from seeing how 'it all fits together'. The samples are not abstract, they are actually useful. Most of the exercises are extensions of previous programs, demonstrating the iterative process of programming where we take smaller programs that work and slowly add functionality. The authors have a website that provide solutions to many of the exercises, providing guidance when needed. Most of the code compiles and runs. The book covers alot of information, so some of the explanations aren't as detailed or simple as they could be. I believe that some basic grasp of programming concepts would make the book easier to digest, and would recommend it as a second book for students who have never done any programming at all. I highly recommend it to anyone with some programming experience as a means of learning C.