Learn how to program using C, beginning from first principles and progressing through step-by-step examples to become a competent, C-language programmer. All you need are this book and any of the widely available C compilers, and you'll soon be writing real C programs.
You'll discover that C is a foundation language that every programmer ought to know. Beginning C is written by renowned author Ivor Horton and expert programmer German Gonzalez-Morris. This book increases your programming expertise by guiding you through the development of fully working C applications that use what you've learned in a practical context. You'll also be able to strike out on your own by trying the exercises included at the end of each chapter. At the end of the book you'll be confident in your skills with all facets of the widely-used and powerful C language.
What You Will Learn
Discover the C programming language Program using C starting with first steps, then making decisions Use loops, arrays, strings, text, pointers, functions, I/O, and more Code applications with strings and text Structure your programs efficiently Work with data, files, facilities, and more Who This Book Is For
Those new to C programming who may or may not have some prior programming experience.
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XXVII, 674 p. 60 illus.
ISBN-13
978-1-4842-5976-4 (9781484259764)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4842-5976-4
Schweitzer Klassifikation
German Gonzalez-Morris is a software architect/engineer working with C/C++, Java, and different application containers, in particular, with WebLogic Server. He has developed different applications including JEE/Spring/Python. His areas of expertise also include OOP, design patterns, Spring Core/MVC, and microservices.
Ivor Horton is self-employed in consultancy and writes programming tutorials. He worked for IBM for many years and holds a bachelor's degree, with honors, in mathematics. Horton's experience at IBM includes programming in most languages (such as assembler and high-level languages on a variety of machines), real-time programming, and designing and implementing real-time closed-loop industrial control systems. He has extensive experience teaching programming to engineers and scientists (Fortran, PL/1, APL, etc.). Horton is an expert in mechanical, process, and electronic CAD systems; mechanical CAM systems; and DNC/CNC systems.
1. Programming in C.- 2. First Steps in Programming.- 3. Making Decisions.- 4. Loops.- 5. Arrays.- 6. Applications with Strings and Text.- 7. Pointers.- 8. Structuring Your Programs.- 9. More on Functions.- 10. Essential Input and Output Operations.- 11. Structuring Data.- 12. Working with Files.- 13. Supporting Facilities.- 14. Advanced and Specialized Topics.- A. Computer Arithmetic.- B. ASCII Character Code Definitions.- C. Reserved Words in C.- D. Input and Output Format Specifications.- E. Standard Library Headers.
