Dan Gookin's C for Dummies is a two-volume tutorial for beginner C programmers that looks at the basics of programming from the ground up. It moves at a slow, but very logical, pace. If you've ever found traditional C programming books too hard, these two books might be worth a look. The author takes great care in presenting the basics of programming from the ground up and avoids complicated math and syntax wherever possible. The first volume covers the fundamentals of the language, such as basic language constructs, variable types, functions, program logic, looping, and simple console I/O. The second half presents more ANSI C functions, arrays, and strings. Only then does the author take on the difficulties of C pointers. The tutorial closes with some file I/O and the basics of using multi-file projects. Throughout these two books, the author succeeds in making programming fun with a lot of humor (including comics) and as little jargon as possible. The technical information is in there too, between the lines, in separate sections. Each chapter ends with a quiz to make sure you are getting all the basics of programming in C (answers are included at the end of volume two). Plenty of source code is provided for all examples. All in all, this set provides a really successful introduction to C programming, which can succeed where other tutorials fail. If you've been stumped by other introduction to C texts, check out these two books.
Book Description
Only slightly less anticipated than sequels to the Star Wars trilogy, but infinitely more useful, C For Dummies, Volume Two, covers essential advanced topics that other books about C scarcely touch on. Best-selling author Dan Gookin takes on things such as strings, arrays, pointers, structures, disk access, and multiple modules -- and renders them comprehensible. Plus, with over 100 sample programs, C For Dummies, Volume Two, shows you C in action, with code you can readily adapt for your own projects.
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Volume 1 is your first aid kit for writing and using C programs. Covers all popular compilers, including the latest from Borland and Microsoft. Paper.
From the Back Cover
"It makes very complex material simple and funny. I think Dan Gookin is the best writer of all time!" —Derek Yuen, Ontario, Canada Up-to-Date Coverage of Microsoft & Borland Compilers! Let Expert Author Dan Gookin Show You What You Really Need to Know About Programming in C! C For Dummies®, Volume Two, is the much awaited sequel to C For Dummies®, Volume One. It's the rest of the story filled with relevant information that C programmers need to know. This book not only goes into more detail on many common C topics — it also offers Dan's loving advice on many advanced topics. This down-to-earth reference explores the short history of the C language and provides helpful tips that show users how to trouble-shoot in C. Soon, you'll be able to figure out functions and find out how to deal with the ever-changing variables and math associated with C programming. It's actually explained in a way that makes C fun and easy-to-understand! Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' C For Dummies®, Volume One, the fast and friendly way to get started with C right away, and the international bestseller DOS For Dummies®, Windows® 95 Edition, the fun and easy way to find out about this operating system. Inside, find helpful advice on how to:Get the best hand-holding information ever written about pointersCreate large projectsFind detailed information about strings, structures, and disk accessDiscover a C language summaryRead special information about Borland and Microsoft compilersImplement tips and tricks from C gurusAce the fun quizzes and final exams that appear after each lesson and chapter
About the Author
About the Author Dan Gookin is the author of IDG Books Worldwide's #1 international bestseller DOS For Dummies®, 2nd Edition, as well as C For Dummies®, Volume One, Word 97 For Windows® For Dummies®, and PCs For Dummies®, 4th Edition. He also is the coauthor of Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies®, 3rd Edition.
C For Dummies, Vol. 2 FROM THE PUBLISHER
Come "C" what all the excitement's about! C programs are fast, concise, and versatile, and you'll be writing them in no time. This friendly book unlocks the mysteries of coding, compiling, adding comments, and using keywords, I/O, variables, integers, and all the rest. You'll write your first C program before you finish Chapter 1!
SYNOPSIS
Dan Gookin loves a challenge. He must, otherwise he wouldn't have taken on so daunting a topic as the C programming language. And as you can see from C For Dummies, Volume One, Gookin was definitely up to the task: Right off the bat, this plain-English guide to programming in one of the most widely accepted computer languages can have you coding in C just like a pro. Using your C compiler of choice -- whether it's Borland C++, Turbo C, Microsoft Visual C++, or some other -- you'll get the hang of the basic building blocks of C programs, from printf to scanf. You'll master the C way of doing math and making decisions, as well as declaring and using all types of variables. Best of all, you can count on C For Dummies, Volume One (along with C For Dummies, Volume Two) to provide the best possible foundation as you advance to the latest stage of C evolution, C++.
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