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This book is for the knowledgeable C programmer, this is a second book that gives the C programmers advanced tips and tricks. This book will help the C programmer reach new heights as a professional. Organized to make it easy for the reader to scan to sections that are relevant to their immediate needs.
This is a very different book on the C language! In an easy, conversational style, Peter van der Linden, of Sun’s compiler and OS kernel group, presents dozens of astonishing examples drawn from practical experience, including:
– Software that blew up the space probe to Venus
– The C bug that shut down the entire AT&T phone system
– C programmer job interview secrets
– Why programmers can’t tell Halloween from Christmas day
– The C code for a complete BASIC interpreter
Expert C Programming reveals the coding techniques used by the best C programmers. It relates C to other languages, and includes an introduction to C++ that can be understood by an programmer without weeks of mind-bending study. Covering both the IBM PC and UNIX systems, it is an entertaining and educational romp through C showing how experts really use it. Expert C Programming is a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the implementation, practical use, and folklore of C.
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