C Pocket Reference: C Syntax and Fundamentals

I took a class on C back in the early 90s, but ended up working more with Pascal, then Perl and eventually settled into Python for over a decade (funny that I just noticed that they all start with 'P'). I found myself in a situation where I need to write and modify some C code. I pulled out my old C books, and starting wading through pages and pages of programming history, and the umpteenth retelling of the 'moth in the line printer' story. I didn't need to learn how to program, I just needed a reference to quickly look up syntax.This book is perfect, and I'm of the opinion now that I'm going to stick to pocket references for everything but the most alien of subjects. I don't need history, and I don't need step-by-step instructions for installing a compiler/system on my workstation or witty stories about how the author used <insert topic> while he was in college and the horrible results that you're supposed to learn from. Thank you O'Reilly for putting this together.

Shipped in great condition.

Handy lil book

I like to get information from a lot of different sources on the same subject. Sometimes one book makes a great point that others have either left out or didn't explain so well.So, for me, I deem my better books as those I get the most answers from after this hunt for the truth.I would strongly suggest anyone who really wants to learn this material should have a copy, maybe multiple copies! The price is awesome.. far undervalued in my opinion.Plus...it's got a cow on the cover...that's the REAL reason we're buying this book right? lolHappy Developing!Claude E. CundiffPresident of Cundiff Group, llc

I don't always have internet access when I'm getting some work done (sometimes it's nice to get some work done under the shade of a tree in the park), that's where this comes in handy.It's by no means intended to teach someone new to C, but it's also not advertised as doing so. If you want to jump into C with no programming history, keep this in the back of your mind for later, but look for a different book.

This pocket reference is good to have while you are learning the C programming language. You need some C experience to follow it, but it is not to demanding if you know a little C it is a good supplement to the book you are learning C with.NOTE: There are a few typos in the book the cooks website lists the corrections on its confirmed errata page.I recomend, "C All-In-One for Dummies", by Dan Gookin for a beginner to learn C.

Limited somewhat by C99, this pocket reference remains a useful, quick overview of basic C. Students new to the language might revise the language and standard library using this booklet.

Very handy. Great size. I like the fact that I could get the electronic version for cheap.

Very useful if you know how to use it. This book won't teach you C programming. It's just a reference in case you forget something or don't understand why your code isn't running.

Exatamente como na descrição.

Good value and service, not ideal for complete beginners!

Great

Anche se aggiornato allo standard ANSI C99, è ben fatto e più che utile! Unico problema (ma è mio!) sono i caratteri minuscoli: ma d'altronde è (veramemente) pocket! ;-)