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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne; 3 edition (1 May 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0078823110
  • ISBN-13: 978-0078823114
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 18.8 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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The first two editions of Teach Yourself C were Osborne best-sellers, together selling over 100,000 copes. Teach Yourself C, uses a proven "mastery" learning approach to one of the most difficult languages to learn. The book is structured in such a way that it provides objectives, followed by minimal discussion, and concise examples; it tests the reader's understanding with multiple exercises (answers provided in the back of the book). The book first tests understanding of individual concepts and then tests understanding of a given topic in a larger setting. If the reader goes through this process, he/she will gain mastery of the fundamentals of the C language. Some readers will pick up concepts by simply reading the sections and occasionally pouring over examples; others will closely study all examples. Some will try the exercises. Others will learn by reading through the answer section and some will do all of the exercises. The reader is given different options to learn the material, and thus control how they learn C.

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The first two editions of Teach Yourself C were Osborne best-sellers, together selling over 100,000 copes. Teach Yourself C, uses a proven ``mastery'' learning approach to one of the most difficult languages to learn. The book is structured in such a way that it provides objectives, followed by minimal discussion, and concise examples; it tests the reader's understanding with multiple exercises (answers provided in the back of the book). The book first tests understanding of individual concepts and then tests understanding of a given topic in a larger setting. If the reader goes through this process, he/she will gain mastery of the fundamentals of the C language. Some readers will pick up concepts by simply reading the sections and occasionally pouring over examples; others will closely study all examples. Some will try the exercises. Others will learn by reading through the answer section and some will do all of the exercises. The reader is given different options to learn the material, and thus control how they learn C.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I ever found to learn C., 25 Jul 1999
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I originally picked up the second edition of this book in early 1996. I was coming from Turbo Pascal, and needed an introductory too on C. Before this book I checked out a number of other C books from the library, and every one of them shared the same thing: they threw you right into a C program with little explanation. They did not start off basic. Every author expected you to know too much. Apparently they didn't realize they were writing a beginners book.

Herb did it in a very unique way. He started by showing you how to use printf, then showed you a VERY basic (but complete) program structure. He keeps building on that, showing numerous examples, and giving you practices. The best part of that is that the entire code for the tests is in the back of the book. No other author I've seen gives you the source for everything.

If it hadn't been for this book, I know I would not have learned C. I had given up on C because other authors did not explain things this clear. This book was the last one I read before I was ready to give up, and this is what got me started.

Of course, everyone has their favorites, some like Teach Yourself, Absolutely Beginners Guide, etc, but this is the only book I've ever found that lives up to its name.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow and full of examples, 26 Oct 2000
To choose a 'C' book, I took it as a good guide to turn straight to the section on 'pointers'. This can be the most tricky part of 'C', so within 5 minutes' browsing I'd received a good understanding of pointers before I'd even bought it! I wasn't disappointed with the rest of the book either - the exercises weren't a chore (like they usually are), they were well pitched, and made it easy to think for yourself. I now programme in 'C' for a living, rarely have to stretch beyond what I learned in the first 7 or 8 chapters, and still use it as a reference! Can't be beaten for the beginner!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for non programmers, 14 Oct 1998
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This was the book that introduced me to programming. I have read though others since this one, but this was by far the best book for those that don't know how to program. It does only one thing, teach you the language of C. It does NOT teach you how to really put it to use. But if you don't fully understand the tool you are using, how can you put it to use. This book WILL teach you the language of C, after reading this book move onto the books that teach you how to use the language in the environment of your choice. This book will give you the foundation to allow you to focus on the concepts of programming discussed in other books rather then trying to learn both a language and how to use it.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid. Bad practices!
I had the 2nd edition of this book and it was the first (and only) book I had to learn from.

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