Effective C
An Introduction to Professional C Programming
Published on 4. August 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-7185-0104-1 (ISBN)
Description
Written by renowned author Robert Seacord, Effective C is an in-depth look at the C programming language. Seacord introduces the language's basic data types and code structures while simultaneously addressing best practices, common errors, and open debates in the C community. Readers will also learn how to debug, test, and analyze C programs and benefit from detailed yet concise explanations of C language constructs and behaviors
Reviews / Votes
"A worthwhile addition to a C programmer's bookshelf."-Ian Bruntlett, ACCU
"Effective C will teach you C programming for the modern era...This book's emphasis on the security aspects of C programming is unmatched. My personal recommendation is that, after reading it, you use all of the available tools it presents to avoid undefined behavior in the C programs you write.
-Pascal Cuoq, Chief Scientist, TrustInSoft
"An excellent introduction to Modern C."
-Francis Glassborow, ACCU
"A really, really good C book that does not talk down to you."
-Stephan Neuhaus, @stephanneuhaus1
"An updated and relevant version of what you may be coding. I'm a fan."
-Christoff Sogon, @sogonsec
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
535 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7185-0104-1 (9781718501041)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Robert C. Seacord is a Technical Director at NCC Group where he develops and delivers secure coding training in C, C++, and other languages. Seacord is an expert on the C Standards committee. His six previous books include The CERT C Coding Standard and Secure Coding in C and C++.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Objects, Functions, and Types
Chapter 3: Arithmetic Types
Chapter 4: Expressions and Operators
Chapter 5: Control Flow
Chapter 6: Dynamically Allocated Memory
Chapter 7: Characters and Strings
Chapter 8: Input/Output
Chapter 9: Preprocessor
Chapter 10: Program Structure
Chapter 11: Debugging, Testing, and Analysis
Index
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Objects, Functions, and Types
Chapter 3: Arithmetic Types
Chapter 4: Expressions and Operators
Chapter 5: Control Flow
Chapter 6: Dynamically Allocated Memory
Chapter 7: Characters and Strings
Chapter 8: Input/Output
Chapter 9: Preprocessor
Chapter 10: Program Structure
Chapter 11: Debugging, Testing, and Analysis
Index