Description
Book SynopsisWritten by renowned author Robert Seacord, Effective C is an in-depth look at the C programming language. Seacord introduces the language's basic data types and code structures while simultaneously addressing best practices, common errors, and open debates in the C community. Readers will also learn how to debug, test, and analyze C programs and benefit from detailed yet concise explanations of C language constructs and behaviors
Trade Review"A worthwhile addition to a C programmer’s bookshelf."
—Ian Bruntlett, ACCU"Effective C will teach you C programming for the modern era...This book's emphasis on the security aspects of C programming is unmatched. My personal recommendation is that, after reading it, you use all of the available tools it presents to avoid undefined behavior in the C programs you write.
—Pascal Cuoq, Chief Scientist, TrustInSoft"An excellent introduction to Modern C."
—Francis Glassborow, ACCU"A really, really good C book that does not talk down to you."
—Stephan Neuhaus, @stephanneuhaus1"An updated and relevant version of what you may be coding. I'm a fan."
—Christoff Sogon, @sogonsecTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Objects, Functions, and Types
Chapter 3: Arithmetic Types
Chapter 4: Expressions and Operators
Chapter 5: Control Flow
Chapter 6: Dynamically Allocated Memory
Chapter 7: Characters and Strings
Chapter 8: Input/Output
Chapter 9: Preprocessor
Chapter 10: Program Structure
Chapter 11: Debugging, Testing, and Analysis
Index