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Programming in C, Fourth Edition

by Stephen G. Kochan

August 2014

Beginner

552 pages

15h 37m

English

Addison-Wesley Professional

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ProgrammingHigher-Level LanguagesOperating SystemsCompiling ProgramsIntegrated Development EnvironmentsLanguage Interpreters
Compiling Your ProgramRunning Your ProgramUnderstanding Your First ProgramDisplaying the Values of VariablesCommentsExercises
Understanding Data Types and ConstantsThe Integer Type intThe Floating Number Type floatThe Extended Precision Type doubleThe Single Character Type charThe Boolean Data Type _BoolType Specifiers: long, long long, short, unsigned, and signedWorking with VariablesWorking with Arithmetic ExpressionsInteger Arithmetic and the Unary Minus OperatorCombining Operations with Assignment: The Assignment OperatorsTypes _Complex and _ImaginaryExercises
Triangular NumbersThe for StatementRelational OperatorsAligning OutputProgram InputNested for Loopsfor Loop VariantsThe while StatementThe do StatementThe break StatementThe continue StatementExercises
The if StatementThe if-else ConstructCompound Relational TestsNested if StatementsThe else if ConstructThe switch StatementBoolean VariablesThe Conditional OperatorExercises
Defining an ArrayUsing Array Elements as CountersGenerating Fibonacci NumbersUsing an Array to Generate Prime NumbersInitializing ArraysCharacter ArraysBase Conversion Using ArraysThe const QualifierMultidimensional ArraysVariable Length ArraysExercises
Defining a FunctionArguments and Local VariablesFunction Prototype DeclarationAutomatic Local VariablesReturning Function ResultsFunctions Calling Functions Calling...Declaring Return Types and Argument TypesChecking Function ArgumentsTop-Down ProgrammingFunctions and ArraysAssignment OperatorsSorting ArraysMultidimensional ArraysGlobal VariablesAutomatic and Static VariablesRecursive FunctionsExercises
The Basics of StructuresA Structure for Storing the DateUsing Structures in ExpressionsFunctions and StructuresA Structure for Storing the TimeInitializing StructuresCompound LiteralsArrays of StructuresStructures Containing StructuresStructures Containing ArraysStructure VariantsExercises
Revisiting the Basics of StringsArrays of CharactersVariable-Length Character StringsInitializing and Displaying Character StringsTesting Two Character Strings for EqualityInputting Character StringsSingle-Character InputThe Null StringEscape CharactersMore on Constant StringsCharacter Strings, Structures, and ArraysA Better Search MethodCharacter OperationsExercises
Pointers and IndirectionDefining a Pointer VariableUsing Pointers in ExpressionsWorking with Pointers and StructuresStructures Containing PointersLinked ListsThe Keyword const and PointersPointers and FunctionsPointers and ArraysA Slight Digression About Program OptimizationIs It an Array or Is It a Pointer?Pointers to Character StringsConstant Character Strings and PointersThe Increment and Decrement Operators RevisitedOperations on PointersPointers to FunctionsPointers and Memory AddressesExercises
The Basics of BitsBit OperatorsThe Bitwise AND OperatorThe Bitwise Inclusive-OR OperatorThe Bitwise Exclusive-OR OperatorThe Ones Complement OperatorThe Left Shift OperatorThe Right Shift OperatorA Shift FunctionRotating BitsBit FieldsExercises
The #define StatementProgram ExtendabilityProgram PortabilityMore Advanced Types of DefinitionsThe # OperatorThe ## OperatorThe #include StatementSystem Include FilesConditional CompilationThe #ifdef, #endif, #else, and #ifndef StatementsThe #if and #elif Preprocessor StatementsThe #undef StatementExercises
Enumerated Data TypesThe typedef StatementData Type ConversionsSign ExtensionArgument ConversionExercises
Dividing Your Program into Multiple FilesCompiling Multiple Source Files from the Command LineCommunication Between ModulesExternal VariablesStatic Versus Extern Variables and FunctionsUsing Header Files EffectivelyOther Utilities for Working with Larger ProgramsThe make UtilityThe cvs UtilityUnix Utilities: ar, grep, sed, and so on
Character I/O: getchar() and putchar()Formatted I/O: printf() and scanf()The printf() FunctionThe scanf() FunctionInput and Output Operations with FilesRedirecting I/O to a FileEnd of FileSpecial Functions for Working with FilesThe fopen FunctionThe getc() and putc() FunctionsThe fclose() FunctionThe feof FunctionThe fprintf() and fscanf() FunctionsThe fgets() and fputs() Functionsstdin, stdout, and stderrThe exit() FunctionRenaming and Removing FilesExercises
Miscellaneous Language StatementsThe goto StatementThe null StatementWorking with UnionsThe Comma OperatorType QualifiersThe register QualifierThe volatile QualifierThe restrict QualifierCommand-line ArgumentsDynamic Memory AllocationThe calloc() and malloc() FunctionsThe sizeof OperatorThe free FunctionExercises
Debugging with the PreprocessorDebugging Programs with gdbWorking with VariablesSource File DisplayControlling Program ExecutionGetting a Stack TraceCalling Functions and Setting Arrays and StructuresGetting Help with gdb CommandsOdds and Ends
What Is an Object Anyway?Instances and MethodsWriting a C Program to Work with FractionsDefining an Objective-C Class to Work with FractionsDefining a C++ Class to Work with FractionsDefining a C# Class to Work with Fractions
1.0 Digraphs and Identifiers2.0 Comments3.0 Constants4.0 Data Types and Declarations5.0 Expressions6.0 Storage Classes and Scope7.0 Functions8.0 Statements9.0 The Preprocessor
Standard Header FilesString FunctionsMemory FunctionsCharacter FunctionsI/O FunctionsIn-Memory Format Conversion FunctionsString-to-Number ConversionDynamic Memory Allocation FunctionsMath FunctionsGeneral Utility Functions
General Command FormatCommand-Line Options
The C Programming LanguageC Compilers and Integrated Development EnvironmentsMiscellaneous

Overview

Programming in C will teach you how to write programs in the C programming language. Whether you’re a novice or experienced programmer, this book will provide you with a clear understanding of this language, which is the foundation for many object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Objective-C, C#, and Java.

This book teaches C by example, with complete C programs used to illustrate each new concept along the way. Stephen Kochan provides step-by-step explanations for all C functions. You will learn both the language fundamentals and good programming practices. Exercises at the end of each chapter make the book ideally suited for classroom use or for self-instruction.

All the features of the C language are covered in this book, including the latest additions added with the C11 standard. Appendixes provide a detailed summary of the language and the standard C library, both organized for quick reference.

“Absolutely the best book for anyone starting out programming in C. This is an excellent introductory text with frequent examples and good text.…This is the book I used to learn C–it’s a great book.”

–Vinit S. Carpenter, Learn C/C++ Today