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A detailed introduction to the C programming language for experienced programmers.
The world runs on code written in the C programming language, yet most schools begin the curriculum with Python or Java. Effective C bridges this gap and brings C into the modern era–covering the modern C17 Standard as well as potential C2x features. With the aid of this instant classic, you’ll soon be writing professional, portable, and secure C programs to power robust systems and solve real-world problems.
Robert C. Seacord introduces C and the C Standard Library while addressing best practices, common errors, and open debates in the C community. Developed together with other C Standards committee experts, Effective C will teach you how to debug, test, and analyze C programs. You’ll benefit from Seacord’s concise explanations of C language constructs and behaviors, and from his 40 years of coding experience.
You’ll learn:
How to identify and handle undefined behavior in a C programThe range and representations of integers and floating-point valuesHow dynamic memory allocation works and how to use nonstandard functionsHow to use character encodings and typesHow to perform I/O with terminals and filesystems using C Standard streams and POSIX file descriptorsHow to understand the C compiler’s translation phases and the role of the preprocessorHow to test, debug, and analyze C programs
Effective C will teach you how to write professional, secure, and portable C code that will stand the test of time and help strengthen the foundation of the computing world.
From the Publisher
‘Unmatched’
“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
‘Highly Recommended’
“This book contains a rich amount of quality information on the C language and programming. It’s clearly written, with good, pithy examples … an excellent book. Highly recommended.”
—David Sullivan, ACCU’s {CVU} Magazine
‘Excellent’
“An excellent introduction to Modern C.”
—Francis Glassborow, ACCU
About the Author
Robert Seacord is a Technical Director at NCC Group, where he develops and delivers secure coding training in C, C++, and other languages. Robert is also an expert on ISO/IEC JTC1/SC22/WG14, the international standardization working group for the C programming language. He is the author of other books, including The CERT C Coding Standard, Second Edition (Addison-Wesley, 2014), Secure Coding in C and C++, Second Edition (Addison-Wesley, 2013), and Java Coding Guidelines: 75 Recommendations for Reliable and Secure Programs (Addison-Wesley, 2014). He has also published more than 50 papers on software security, component-based software engineering, web-based system design, legacy-system modernization, component repositories and search engines, and user interface design and development.
Who Should Read this Book
This book is an introduction to the C language. It is written to be as accessible as possible to anyone who wants to learn C programming, without dumbing it down. This book will quickly teach you how to develop correct, portable, professional-quality code, build a foundation for developing security-critical and safety-critical systems, and perhaps teach you a thing or two that even the senior developers at your organization don’t know. Effective C: An Introduction to Professional C Programming is a concise introduction to essential C language programming that will soon have you writing programs, solving problems, and building working systems. The code examples are idiomatic and straightforward. In this book, you’ll learn about essential programming concepts in C and practice writing high-quality code with exercises for each topic. You’ll also learn about good software engineering practices for developing correct, secure C code.
About the Publisher
No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.
Publisher : No Starch Press (August 4, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1718501048
ISBN-13 : 978-1718501041
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.06 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches
