Product DescriptionReaders learn how to write, compile, and execute computer programs in this popular programming language. Written for novices and experienced programmers alike, this comprehensive 'teach by example' book can help you master the unique features of the popular and powerful C language. With more than 90 program examples and helpful end-of-chapter exercises, this clearly written tutorial is all you'll need to learn how to use the standardized version of C.
Includes a complete introduction to the C language and thorough explanations of functions that have been standardized
Covers program looping, decision-making, arrays, structures, character strings, pointers, and bit operations
Features a step-by-step format for compiling and writing programs in ANSI C
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Rating: - To all other technical writers...
READ THIS BOOK and learn how it's supposed to be done! As for programming books, I've wasted money on some 'stinkers' over the past 20 years, and I've browsed through many more in bookstores that I quickly realized weren't worth buying. This book, however, is not only the best intro to C programming, it may be the most well-written programming book ever published. It's a step by step guide with concise examples that are clearly explained. No previous programming knowledge is necessary. The best part ... Read More
Rating: - The best for beginners
It's a really easy book to understand the C basics. One topic that is always confusing is pointers but not in the way that is shown here. If you are a beginner or has forgotten the language (this was my case), it's the best selection.
Rating: - The best C tutorial book
This book by Steve Kochan is absolutely the best book for anyone starting out programming in C. This is an excellent introductory text with frequent examples and good text. This book makes no assumptions about the particular computer system or operating system on which the C language is implemented. This books is written for novices and experienced programmers alike. I love this book as the comprehensive 'teach by examples' book can help you master the unique features of the C language. There is complete ... Read More
Rating: - OK for beginners
I am a 14 year old boy taking a college course on C. I already had a fairly strong C background. Frankly, I was rather disapointed. The book is incredibly easy, and instead of offering established functions (like atoi) they make new functions to do the same thing. Overall, I guess it's ok for beginners, but this was my text book for a colloge course, come on guys, lets get a little more advanced here.
Rating: - Good for beginners, but there's better books out there
I learned C by working with this book on my own. It covers the mechanics of the language fairly well, but I didn't come away with a strong understanding of pointers or the standard library. Try K.N. King's "C Programming" or Kernighan & Ritchie.
- To all other technical writers... 
- OK for beginners
- Good for beginners, but there's better books out there
