Practical C Programming - Steven Oualline - Paperback

C programming is more than just getting the syntax right. Style & debugging also play a tremendous part in creating well running programs. This book teaches you not only the mechanics of programming, but also describes how to create programs that are easy to read, maintain & debug. Practical rules are stressed. For example, there are 15 precedence rules in C. The practical programmer simplifies these down to two: 1. Multiply & divide come before addition & subtraction, & 2. Put parenthesis around everything else. Contrary to popular belief, most programmers do not spend their time creating code; most of their time is spent modifying someone else's code. This book shows you how to create clear & easy-to-read programs so that the programmer who must maintain your code does not have to struggle with it. Electronic Archaeology, the art of going through some one else's code is also described. Topics covered: good programming style, C syntax, what to use & what not to use, the programming environment, including the utility make, the total programming process from program specification to release, floating point limitations, tricks & surprises. To order books, contact O'Reilly & Associates at 632 Petaluna Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472, phone number 1-800-338-6887. To send a FAX, call 707-829-1014.Oualline, Steve is the author of 'Practical C Programming - Steven Oualline - Paperback' with ISBN 9780937175651 and ISBN 093717565X.