C: a Software Engineering Approach

by Peter A. Darnell and Philip E. Margolis

This highly readable text is designed for beginning and intermediate C programmers. While focusing on the C programming language, the book empasizes stylistic issues and software engineering principles that can be applied to developing programs that are readable, maintainable, portable, and efficient. This book can be used as the primary textbook in a course on C or as a primary book by programmers intent on learning C. The software engineering techniques discussed throughout the text are illustrated in a C interpreter whose source listing is provided on a diskette with the book. There are highlighted "bug alerts" which offer tips on the common errors made by novice programmers. From reviews of the previous "Rarely does an introductory book on a programming language balance the basic and the advanced so well." - Computer Reviews "Outstanding textbook for novice C users." - Computer Book Review "Excellent for a systematic person who wants a running start in C." - UnixWorld

Genres: Nonfiction, Programming

600 pages, Paperback

First published January 20, 1995

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a textbook for a class I took in college in the 90s. I bought the book early; about a month before the semester began. The book was so well written that I read 2/3 of it before the class started. One of the better college textbooks I've had.