Learning to program is like learning a musical instrument. It takes dedication, lots of practice, and a great teacher. This primer-created by award-winning author Charles Petzold-focuses on the fundamentals of composing code with C#, an intuitive object-oriented programming language ideal for creating solutions for Microsoft Windows and the Web. Whether you're new to programming or new to C#, you'll quickly build the skills you need to orchestrate your own applications in the key of C#. Discover how to: .Start simple with variables-integers and text strings .Learn the basics of user input and output .Get deeper into data types with decimals and floating point .Explore how Booleans help a program make decisions .Branch, loop, and enumerate to perform selective and repetitive tasks .Prevent your programs from crashing with structured exception handling .Assemble classes from fields, methods, and properties .Extend classes with inheritance, operators, and virtual methods .Store information in data fields .Teach your programs to play music in the key of C#

What do Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Google have in common? They all use C++ to develop products and provide services! As one of the world’s most popular programming languages, C++ opens up a world of possibilities—if you’re willing to learn it! This guide makes that task easy by tackling both object-oriented programming principles and the ABCs of C++ itself through a series of task-based lessons that employ friendly language and a plethora of visual aids to explain every aspect of the development language. From basic syntax and data types to working with numbers, characters, loops, and arrays, master programmers Larry Ullman and Andreas Signer cover all the C++ fundamentals at just the level of detail you require. Using examples tested on Windows, Unix, and Mac OS X operating systems, this streamlined guide prepares you to start developing C++ apps for any platform. Throughout, you’ll find the tips, techniques, and sound real-world advice that have made Visual QuickStart Guides the No. 1 training source for today’s tech warriors!

This is the best book for beginning users of C programming language. The book/disk package not only gives the reader the instruction to start writing code in a short period of time, it also supplies the compiler needed to generate that code. The user does not need to buy any supplemental programs to begin programming instantly. Two disks include the genuine Turbo C++ 2.0 compiler.

Unlike many C programming books written by C programmers, this brief, self-teaching introduction was written by an instructor familiar with the needs of students. The book defines key programming terms as it teaches the basics of C programming. It contains numerous real world programming examples showing first the algorithm, immediately followed by the program for the algorithm, and then its output. End of chapter exercises with “hints” help to review and master the material under discussion. An appendix with fifteen “C Lab projects” with their solutions is also included. Features: * Defines key programming terms as it teaches the C programming language * Covers major topics such as arrays and pointers, structures and unions, file handling, and more * Includes numerous real world programming examples showing first the algorithm, followed by the program itself, then the desired output

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One of the most complete and comprehensive books written on "C" language, this text requires no prior knowledge of programming, no mathematical skills, and no prior training in problem-solving. A Step-by-Step Guide to C Programming has a workbook-like approach so readers can pace themselves. The following features make this book unique: the approach is informal, and each concept is explained by example; explanations are organized like lecture notes; most examples are code complete; readers learn how to put segments of codes together, not just how to use functions and syntax; advice on good programming practices is included; one- and two-dimensional arrays are presented; and the importance of how to write portable functions is stressed.

Beginning with the basics of computers, the book provides an in-depth analysis of various constructs of C. The key topics include iterative and decision-control statements, functions, recursion, arrays, strings, pointers, structures and unions, and file management. It deals separately with thefundamental concepts of linked lists - the preferred data structure for dynamic allocation of memory. The book also includes a chapter on different searching and sorting algorithms and analysis of time and space complexity of algorithms.

Get started with writing simple programs in C while learning the skills that will help you work with practically any programming language Key FeaturesLearn essential C concepts such as variables, data structures, functions, loops, arrays, and pointersGet to grips with the core programming aspects that form the base of many modern programming languagesExplore the expressiveness and versatility of the C language with the help of sample programsBook Description C is a powerful general-purpose programming language that is excellent for beginners to learn. This book will introduce you to computer programming and software development using C. If you're an experienced developer, this book will help you to become familiar with the C programming language. This C programming book takes you through basic programming concepts and shows you how to implement them in C. Throughout the book, you'll create and run programs that make use of one or more C concepts, such as program structure with functions, data types, and conditional statements. You'll also see how to use looping and iteration, arrays, pointers, and strings. As you make progress, you'll cover code documentation, testing and validation methods, basic input/output, and how to write complete programs in C. By the end of the book, you'll have developed basic programming skills in C, that you can apply to other programming languages and will develop a solid foundation for you to advance as a programmer. What you will learnUnderstand fundamental programming concepts and implement them in CWrite working programs with an emphasis on code indentation and readabilityBreak existing programs intentionally and learn how to debug codeAdopt good coding practices and develop a clean coding styleExplore general programming concepts that are applicable to more advanced projectsDiscover how you can use building blocks to make more complex and interesting programsUse C Standard Library functions and understand why doing this is desirableWho this book is for This book is written for two very diverse audiences. If you're an absolute beginner who only has basic familiarity with operating a computer, this book will help you learn the most fundamental concepts and practices you need to know to become a successful C programmer. If you're an experienced programmer, you'll find the full range of C syntax as well as common C idioms. You can skim through the explanations and focus primarily on the source code provided.

Sams Teach Yourself C Programming in One Hour a Day, Seventh Edition is the newest version of the worldwide best-seller Sams Teach Yourself C in 21 Days. Fully revised for the new C11 standard and libraries, it now emphasizes platform-independent C programming using free, open-source C compilers. This edition strengthens its focus on C programming fundamentals, and adds new material on popular C-based object-oriented programming languages such as Objective-C. Filled with carefully explained code, clear syntax examples, and well-crafted exercises, this is the broadest and deepest introductory C tutorial available. It’s ideal for anyone who’s serious about truly mastering C – including thousands of developers who want to leverage its speed and performance in modern mobile and gaming apps. Friendly and accessible, it delivers step-by-step, hands-on experience that starts with simple tasks and gradually builds to professional-quality techniques. Each lesson is designed to be completed in hour or less, introducing and clearly explaining essential concepts, providing practical examples, and encouraging you to build simple programs on your own. Coverage includes: Understanding C program components and structure Mastering essential C syntax and program control Using core language features, including numeric arrays, pointers, characters, strings, structures, and variable scope Interacting with the screen, printer, and keyboard Using functions and exploring the C Function Library Working with memory and the compiler Contents at a Glance PART I: FUNDAMENTALS OF C 1 Getting Started with C 2 The Components of a C Program 3 Storing Information: Variables and Constants 4 The Pieces of a C Program: Statements, Expressions, and Operators 5 Packaging Code in Functions 6 Basic Program Control 7 Fundamentals of Reading and Writing Information PART II: PUTTING C TO WORK 8 Using Numeric Arrays 9 Understanding Pointers 10 Working with Characters and Strings 11 Implementing Structures, Unions, and TypeDefs 12 Understanding Variable Scope 13 Advanced Program Control 14 Working with the Screen, Printer, and Keyboard PART III: ADVANCED C 15 Pointers to Pointers and Arrays of Pointers 16 Pointers to Functions and Linked Lists 17 Using Disk Files 18 Manipulating Strings 19 Getting More from Functions 20 Exploring the C Function Library 21 Working with Memory 22 Advanced Compiler Use PART IV: APPENDIXES A ASCII Chart B C/C++ Reserved Words C Common C Functions D Answers

C is a powerful and versatile programming language that has been used to develop a wide range of software applications, from operating systems to mobile apps. It is also widely used in the field of embedded systems, which are small computer systems that are integrated into larger products. This book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to C programming for beginners. It assumes no prior knowledge of programming and covers everything from the basics of variables and data types to advanced topics such as memory management and multithreading. C is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. It has been around for over 40 years and is still widely used in industries like software development, gaming, operating systems, and embedded systems. It is known for its low-level access to hardware, memory management, and fast execution times. This book is aimed at beginners who want to learn C programming from scratch. This book will cover the basics of C, including variables, data types, loops, functions, and more.