Programming in C

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Programming in C, Third Edition is a thoroughly revised and updated edition of Steven Kochans classic C programming tutorial: a book that has helped thousands of students master C over the past twenty years. This edition fully reflects the latest C standard and contains current source code. It has been crafted to help students master C regardless of the platform they intend to use or the applications they intend to create—including small-device and gaming applications, where Cs elegance and speed make it especially valuable. Features Ideal for students new to object-oriented programming, C, and any other C languages—Includes introductory material that assumes no knowledge of programming. Broad coverage of C techniques—Starts with a clear introduction to the fundamentals of C programming; then covers variables, data types, arithmetic expressions, program looping, making decisions, arrays, functions, structures, character strings, pointers, bit operations, preprocessing, I/O, and more. By Steven Kochan, author of several renowned programming classics, including Unix Shell Programming—Authored by an expert who has helped thousands of students and professionals master programming. Language summary, Standard C Library introduction, guide to gcc compilation, and more—Includes comprehensive C reference features. Small program examples and well-crafted exercises—Provides step-by-step, hands-on experience that begins with simple tasks and gradually builds to more complex, professional-quality techniques. Guide to common programming mistakes—Lists and explains the most common errors C programmers make. About The Author Stephen Kochan was a software consultant for Bell Laboratories, where he developed and taught classes on Unix. He has co-authored six books. Currently, he is president and founder of TechFitness, a personal training studio in Madison, New Jersey. Table Of Contents Some Fundamentals. Compiling and Running Your First Program. Variables, Data Types, and Arithmetic Expressions. Program Looping. Making Decisions. Working with Arrays. Working with Functions. Working with Structures. Character Strings. Pointers. Operations on Bits. The Preprocessor. More on Data Types. Working with Larger Programs. Input and Output Operations in C. Miscellaneous and Advanced Features. Debugging Programs. Object-Oriented Programming.