Learn to Program with C

CHAPTER 1

Elementary Programming Concepts

In this chapter, we will explain the following:

• How a computer solves a problem
• The various stages in the development of a computer program: from problem definition to finished program
• How a computer executes a program
• What is a “data type” and its fundamental role in writing a program
• The role of characters—the basic building blocks of all programs
• The concepts of constants and variables
• The distinction between syntax and logic errors
• How to produce basic output in C using the printf statement
• What is an escape sequence
• How descriptive or explanatory comments can be included in your program
• What is ...