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Backstory: I started writing this book for novice programmers about 15 years ago. It was going to be a lot shorter. But I became disinterested because: 1. Mos
by beej71 6y ago
Backstory: I started writing this book for novice programmers about 15 years ago. It was going to be a lot shorter.
But I became disinterested because:
1. Most beginning programmers don't start with C
2. I wouldn't get a chance to go deep and explore the language.
So I shelved it, unfinished.
Flash forward to about a year ago... I had flash of inspiration: change the audience to intermediate programmers.
Now I could skim the general conceptual stuff and get into more details.
One thing, though. C actually added a lot of stuff in the intervening years. I didn't realize the magnitude of the project.
Oh well! Too late to turn back now!
- unfocused 6y agoJust wanted to say THANK YOU as I read your guide to network programming way back in 2000, over 20 years ago! I was just starting out in C network programming on VxWorks :) Glad to see you're still updating your guides.
- beej71 6y agoThanks! Makes my day to hear people find the work useful. :)
- fctorial 6y ago> Most beginning programmers don't start with C Except literally every indian engineer. They teach C to mechanical and chemical engineers for some reason. (It's not an elective)
- petee 6y agoGlad to hear this, thank you!