1. Introduction

Objectives

In this chapter you’ll:

Image Learn the history of the C programming language.

Image Learn the purpose of the C Standard Library.

Image Become familiar with the elements of a typical C program development environment.

Image Test-drive a C game application in Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

Take a brief tour of proprietary and open source desktop ...

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