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| Pointers on C (ISBN: 0673999866) |
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List Price: $67.00
Our Price: $67.00
Used Price: $45.00
Release Date: January, 1998
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Pub Co (Paperback)
Sales Rank: 67,945
Author: Kenneth A. Reek
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| hardcore C explained clearly | |
This isn't a run-of-the-mill programming book on C. Things like for loops and do-while loops are common among most modern computer languages. This book doesn't try to re-educate the programmer on those things -- although it does take a deeper look at common C topics. This is a book on the advanced features of the C language especially on topics such as pointers to pointers, pointers to functions, and dynamic memory allocation. The author does a great job explaining these advanced concepts by using simple and clear examples. If you want to roll your own system software or hack an operating system written in C (Unix), arm yourself with this book as your language reference. It will save you time and grief. This book ought to be a de rigueur item on any programmer's bookshelf.
I had a deadline and I knew very little of C. This book saved my life! The text is very well written and captivating. It contains examples and counter-examples with the most usual trivial mistakes. The title suggests the book is only on pointers, but this is not true. It deals with everything needed to start programming right away. A must-buy book if you want to learn C fast and easy.
| I am going to buy a copy for my own, and you should, too! | |
OK. I confess. At the moment I write this review, I don't actually own a copy of this book. After reading previous reviews on this title, I borrow it from the public library. And, ... it is even better than I expected! Allow me quote a paragraph from the preface: "... In my ten years of teaching a college-level course on C programming, I have yet to find a book that covers pointers the way I would like. ..." Well, same here! And finally, this book fulfill the empty space. Although some exercises are a bit too "academic", overall, this book uses its unique way to explain some most confusing concepts in C, which is awesome.
Enough talking, I am going to buy a copy for my own and I suggest you do the same.
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