Programming in C (Developer's Library)

I'm taking a rigorous class in C this semester and there is no `required textbook` but my professor recommended this book as extremely helpful. I've only read the first two chapters so far, but it is already worth the $20 that it cost (seriously, a $20 textbook!). Awesome explanations, good examples, and just the style of the writing isn't like reading a textbook i.e. it's not dry and boring. I know this book is going to become one of my most important resources for this course and I highly recommend it.

This book is an excellent introduction to the C language. If you are familiar with another language, then you will most likely fly through it. The book is well written and each chapter is organized chronologically around a specific concept in C. If you are trying to learn C, I would highly suggest picking up this book.

Norm- good book just needs a section on complex variables and numbers

Stephen Kochan is the author I grew up with as a young kid in computer engineering, he still writes after 30 years or so the most clear easy to understand books on programming. So after 30 years or so I bought this book back to refresh my memory on C Porgrammling. I love it is worth every penny, better yet get it digital on iPad it looks beautiful and so handy to search for keywords.

Clear presentation of concepts and good problem sets.

I purchased the Kindle edition which was from 2014 just like the physical version. Unfortunately, the standards for C have changed. I couldn't finish this because I was having to go to the internet to correct the programs in the book just so they would work. Also, some of the advice about which compilers and sites to go to is consequently old. It's not a bad book but it's trapped in 2014.

I have his earlier C books on C on my shelves, and I have used them extensively over the years. His older C books, in conjunction with the Kernighan and Ritchie books, have been the ones I have used most for explanations and examples in learning new C tricks or simply reviewing usage on some seldom used C feature. Kochan writes well, and his latest book is just as great as his previous ones. This book is sure to become my major go to source for the latest C version.

As a an old retired guy, I simply wanted to update my programming skills. I learned to program in Fortran while getting my ChemEng degree in what seems to be about a million years ago. What is so delightful about this book is that it is on my kindle and is very easy to read and understand. I am truly happy with it!

This book is fantastic. Explanation of topics is realy good and clear. If you study or want to start study C and programming in general this book is a "must have".

I thank the author from my heart. At the first day , after reading few pages , I was able to write the code, correct the errors, and solve the exercises. The book has a deep theoretical vision. By understanding some of it, you can follow up. The book needs to be read more than once to increase your experience and understand new things.

I decided to refresh my C programming skills. I was looking for more than a reference book to read, but wanted to avoid introduction style books. And I found Kochan's book a perfect match! The language, style and content of the book is a good reflection of the subject: clear, concise, exact. This is more of a textbook on C. Very well written. Many examples of features, explained step by step. This book is a great companion if you need to teach C programming. Those who learnt C from K&R, but feel a bit rusty will find the book an easy read. The content is a thorough overview, the style is clear and concise. Those who are new to programming will find this book a great guide. After following through they will look up details in reference manuals or standard handbooks with confidence. A bit short on the otherwise huge topic of pointers to functions. This should be another book though.

I was told to get C Programming Language (2nd Edition) by prof. He said that the textbook was outdated. So I listened and when I cracked it open I had no clue what I was reading about. I'm sure it's a great reference book, but it's NOT a book for those who are just tapping into the world of C Programming. Yes there are resources that you can go online for, but also, there's this book. My prof should NOT HAVE A JOB. I have learnt more after reading this book for an hour. I'm sure I will refer back to C Programming Language when I have a better foundational understanding. This book is easy to read and provides exercises for you to complete at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend this book.

El libro es muy adecuado para comenzar a programar. Está muy pensado para trabajar paso a paso y va incorporando nuevos conocimientos poco a poco. La versión electronica incluye ademas un entorno para probar los ejercicios y tests de comprobación de los conocimientos.