C For Dummies®: v.1 - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1878058789 ISBN 13: 9781878058782

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1994

Synopsis

Dan Gookin loves a challenge. He must, otherwise he wouldn′t have taken on so daunting a topic as the C programming language. And as you can see from C For Dummies, Volume One, Gookin was definitely up to the task: Right off the bat, this plain–English guide to programming in one of the most widely accepted computer languages can have you coding in C just like a pro. Using your C compiler of choice –– whether it′s Borland C++, Turbo C, Microsoft Visual C++, or some other –– you′ll get the hang of the basic building blocks of C programs, from printf to scanf. You′ll master the C way of doing math and making decisions, as well as declaring and using all types of variables. Best of all, you can count on C For Dummies, Volume One (along with C For Dummies, Volume Two) to provide the best possible foundation as you advance to the latest stage of C evolution, C++

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Write — and Understand — C Programs in No Time!

• The Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About C Programming
• Your First Aid Kit for Writing and Using C Programs
• Use C to Tell Your Computer What to Do — Explained in Plain English

Free C "Cheat Sheet" Inside

C For Dummies, Volume One, is for you if you′ve tried to figure out C Programming but have met with keyboard–pounding frustration. This book assumes you don′t have a Ph.D. or work at MIT or Bell Labs. You′re a bright person, but you require a bit more handholding than you have found in any other C book. You have your complier. You have that will. Fear not! This hand guide will get you up and running with the C language in an informative and entertaining way not yet conceived by any other programming book.

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Find coverage on all popular compilers, including the latest from Borland and Microsoft
• Discover "Cheat" boxes that offer useful tips on typing in programs
• Write your own C program and make it do something useful!
• Use a compiler to translate source code into language your computer can understand
• Avoid unimportant or laborious concepts
• Find no math! (Okay, very little math.)
• Uncover shortcuts, tips, and suggestions for avoiding pitfalls
• Hone your C knowledge with chapter quizzes and final exams

About the Author:

Dan Gookin is the author of IDG Books Worldwide′s #1 international bestseller DOS For Dummies, 2nd Edition, as well as Word For Windows 95 For Dummies, and PCs For Dummies, 4th Edition. He is the coauthor of Illustrated Computer Dictionary For Dummies, 2nd Edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1878058789
• ISBN 13: 9781878058782
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 600