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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++
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Write — and Understand — C Programs in No Time!
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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++
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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
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
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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