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Synopsis
A detailed introduction to the C programming language for experienced programmers. The world runs on code written in the C programming language, but most computer science programs only teach Java or Python as an introductory language. This book is for developers who already know how to program and want to quickly come up to speed on professional programming in C. They'll learn how to develop correct, portable, professional-quality code and build a foundation for developing security-critical and safety-critical systems.
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
Readers will learn:
- How to identify and handle undefined behavior in a C program
- The range and representations of integers and floating-point values
- How integer promotions are performed and how they may affect portability
- The order of evaluation of expressions
- Dynamic memory allocation including the use of non-standard functions
- The philosophy underlying the use of character types in C
- Character encodings and types
- How to perform input/output (I/O) with terminals and file systems using C Standard Streams and POSIX file descriptors
- The translation phases implemented by the C compiler and the role of the preprocessor
- Testing, debugging, and analyzing C programs
Developed in collaboration with C Standard Committee experts, Effective C will teach developers how to write correct, portable, professional-quality C code.
Synopsis
A detailed introduction to the C programming language for experienced programmers. The world runs on code written in the C programming language, yet most schools begin the curriculum with Python or Java. Effective C bridges this gap and brings C into the modern era--covering the modern C17 Standard as well as potential C2x features. With the aid of this instant classic, you'll soon be writing professional, portable, and secure C programs to power robust systems and solve real-world problems.
Robert C. Seacord introduces C and the C Standard Library while addressing best practices, common errors, and open debates in the C community. Developed together with other C Standards committee experts, Effective C will teach you how to debug, test, and analyze C programs. You'll benefit from Seacord's concise explanations of C language constructs and behaviors, and from his 40 years of coding experience.
You'll learn:
- How to identify and handle undefined behavior in a C program
- The range and representations of integers and floating-point values
- How dynamic memory allocation works and how to use nonstandard functions
- How to use character encodings and types
- How to perform I/O with terminals and filesystems using C Standard streams and POSIX file descriptors
- How to understand the C compiler's translation phases and the role of the preprocessor
- How to test, debug, and analyze C programs
Effective C will teach you how to write professional, secure, and portable C code that will stand the test of time and help strengthen the foundation of the computing world.