October 2019
Intermediate to advanced
822 pages
20h 45m
English
Overview
"Extreme C" by Kamran Amini is a comprehensive guide that explores the most advanced capabilities of C programming. You will delve into topics like concurrency, object-oriented programming principles in C, and the intricate details of system-level programming. Through thought-provoking examples and exercises, you'll enhance your C programming skills and unlock its full potential.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and leverage advanced C programming concepts, including preprocessor directives, macros, and conditional compilation.
- Gain deep insights into system-level programming by exploring process memory structures, stack and heap management, and object files.
- Apply object-oriented programming techniques, such as encapsulation, inheritance, and abstraction, within the procedural paradigm of C.
- Master advanced concurrency principles, including thread execution, synchronization, and inter-process communication.
- Enhance your debugging, unit testing, and build system creation skills for robust and maintainable C projects.
Author(s)
Kamran Amini is an experienced software architect and proficient C programmer with years of hands-on practice in advanced software development and systems programming. He brings his scientific approach and passion for precision to his writing, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for readers. Kamran excels in laying out structured learning paths to help readers achieve mastery in C.
Who is it for?
This book is aimed at developers with a solid foundation in C programming who wish to advance their skills to the next level, particularly in system and performance-critical programming. It's ideal for professionals working in fields requiring efficiency and low-level control, such as embedded systems and high-performance computing. If you want to deepen your understanding of C's power and versatility, this book is for you.
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