1. Getting Ready

You will learn about the following in this chapter:

Image C’s history and features

Image The steps needed to write programs

Image A bit about compilers and linkers

Image C standards

Welcome to the world of C—a vigorous, professional programming language popular with amateur and commercial programmers alike. This chapter prepares you for learning and using ...

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