C for Dummies

by Dan Gookin

Book Overview

while (dead_horse) beat (): If you're like most people, the above seems like nonsense. Actually, it's computer sense--C programming. After digesting C For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll understand it. C programs are fast, concise and versatile. They let you boss your computer around for a change. So turn on your computer, get a free compiler and editor (the book tells you where), pull up a chair, and get going. You won't have to go far (page 13) to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764570684
• ISBN13: 9780764570681
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

C for dummies

This is a great book. Received it just in time to complete my college requirement. Thanks.

Best Introductory Book On C And For The Idealogy Of Programming

This is the best introductory book on C. If you are not a beginner C programmer do not buy this book, buy it's companion C All-In One Desktop Reference For Dummies. If you want to know C,C++,Java,Perl or Python read this book and it's companion and you will know C and be familar with how everything in those other languages work. Dan Gookin is one of the greatest authors of his day he breaks everything down to make you understand it easier. This book is the funniest computer book I've ever read, it is a good break from watching "Ice Melt" with other hard to understand programming books.

this should be your first beginners programming book

A common mistake for people teaching themselves C++ programming is to start out with "C++ for Dummies" or "Teach Yourself C++ in 21 days". Those books will leave you confused and fustrated. This is the book you should start out with, dont get into OOP till you have a handle on structured programming syntax. This book will guide you through all of the confusing concepts painlessly and only teach you what you need to know to get past the initial confusion of writing code. I should warn you though that this book does not cover many of the advanced concepts of C like pointers and linked lists and that you are better off buying "C All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies" by the same author which will give you more complete coverage of the C language than this book.

The C Book for the newbie

You want to learn C? or even thinking of it? Buy this book. Maybe you have heard or suggested of other books and authors but Dan Gookins gentle hand holding way of teaching is unbeatable and his humorous approach is unputdownable.Even a person with no previous knowledge of programming can learn the language surprisingly fast and quick. Buy this book.