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Any opinions on the book? I have been away from C for about 15 years, and would like to get back into it. This sounds like it may be a good place to (re)start.

• reedlaw 14y ago
  I've been reading the early release. So far it's the best resource on C I've come across, although I am a C beginner. It's quite practical, focusing on basic tools at the start and then getting into syntax, code structure, and libraries.
• roco 14y ago
  It is not bad. It could be better and go into more depth I feel. If you are curious, here are some things I found. Rather damn good advice. And free like beer should be. http://c.learncodethehardway.org http://c.learncodethehardway.org C grammar pocket reference. Pure cheating. Actually has the sample code on how to use C. http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4774146102 http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4774146102 Messing with C programs makes things easier. http://nostarch.com/debugging.htm http://nostarch.com/debugging.htm I hate it. Mainly because the layout and design gets to me. But I can't deny that it has good info. http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920015482.do http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920015482.do The next book to read after your intro to C. Actually explains how to write C programs after you know the grammar. http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4774146129 http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4774146129 Says object oriented C. But actually it is about using scoping in C to organize your code. http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798121134 http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798121134 Just about every way you can debug your C program. www.amazon.co.jpdp/4774133620 Starting Linux programming. Shows how to use system calls. And make a simple web server. http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4797328355 http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4797328355 100 Examples of C programs. Brute force yourself into using learning C. http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798017396 http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798017396 How to use various C libraries like BLAS and Cairo in C. http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4797361204 http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4797361204 I know what you are saying, most of these are in Japanese. But the code is not. And rather easy to look at the code and see what they are doing. Anyhow, live dangerous I say. Not many books in English explain this stuff it seems. However, if anyone has nice C related info in any language, I would be appreciative.
  • mitchi 14y ago
    "It's only in Japanese". You realize your language is crazy-hard? I wish you had no kanji, it would make my life easier. nihongo ga muzukashi desu...