Beginning C: From Novice to Professional

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This book will teach you the complete fundamentals of the C language and how to program in C. The book ensures that the readers understand the jargon and get comfortable using it in context. In this way, the readers will be able to more effectively use the documentation that comes along with most programming products, and also feel comfortable reading and learning from the literature that surrounds most programming languages. Comprehending the syntax and effects of the language elements is obviously an essential part of learning a language, but appreciating how the language features work and how; they are used is equally important. Rather than just using code fragments, it provides practical working examples that show the relationship of each language feature to specific problems. These examples can then provide a basis for you to experiment and see the effects of changing the code in various ways. To help gain understanding, most chapters are concluded with a more complex program that applies what ever is learned in the chapter. These programs will help gain the competence and confidence to develop own applications, and provide with an insight into how you can apply language elements in combination and on a larger scale. Most important, they'll give you an idea of what's involved in designing real programs and managing real code. About The Authro Ivor Horton is currently 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 (like 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. Table Of Contents Programming In C First Steps In Programming Making Decisions Loops Arrays Applications With Strings And Text Pointers Structuring Your Programs More On Functions Essential Input And Output Operations Structuring Data Working With Files Supporting Facilities