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[RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« on: November 04, 2005, 12:12:27 am »
Currently I'm reading "C Primer Plus", but I was wondering what books you guys would recommend, since some of you have been programming in C for a few years, as opposed to a few days.
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2005, 01:09:59 am »
It depends what type of programming you're wanting to look at. I have a feeling that's a requirement before tmp recommends anything.

I think The C Programming Language by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie is worth a look.
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2005, 01:11:13 am »
Well right now, I'm just looking for the general scope on C.. after I get that much, I'll start to think about some projects I want to do. I already have a couple (a Gaim plugin being one of  them) that I have in mind, but obviously lack the talent.
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2005, 06:14:44 am »
C++ How to Program (Not C, but eh) by Deitel & Deitel. DarkVirus recommended that to me about a year ago. I have an old version of the book, and some other C books if you'd want to (probably not though) buy from me. :P

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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2005, 07:47:43 am »
<TehServer> !eBooks 0134436989 [Prentice Hall PTR] (Bil Lewis) Threads Primer - A Guide to Multithreaded Programming.pdf

Multithreading. Hm.
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2005, 08:43:07 am »
Multithreaded programming in C (on Linux) is easy++.  On Windows, it's painful. 

Incidentally, if his goal is to program a Gaim plugin, I don't recommend learning C++.  It's better to learn C anyway. 

A book that I'd recommend is Programming Pearls.  I forget the author, but can dig it up if necessary.  It doesn't teach you the language, but it does teach you some nice tricks about how to program well.

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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2005, 12:11:21 pm »
C++ How to Program (Not C, but eh) by Deitel & Deitel. DarkVirus recommended that to me about a year ago. I have an old version of the book, and some other C books if you'd want to (probably not though) buy from me. :P
What other C books do you have?

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Multithreading. Hm.
eBooks = lame.

Multithreaded programming in C (on Linux) is easy++. On Windows, it's painful.

Incidentally, if his goal is to program a Gaim plugin, I don't recommend learning C++. It's better to learn C anyway.

A book that I'd recommend is Programming Pearls. I forget the author, but can dig it up if necessary. It doesn't teach you the language, but it does teach you some nice tricks about how to program well.
We went over advantages/disadvantages of C and C++ in the last thread I made in this forum, which is why I kept the book.

Hm, Programming Pearls.. I'll look around trying to find it. Thanks.
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2005, 12:35:35 pm »
I liked C for Dummies, both vols.  Good times! :D
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2005, 01:58:49 pm »
I liked C for Dummies, both vols. Good times! :D
Gross, I hate * For Dummies.

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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2005, 03:59:37 pm »
C++ for dummies is a great book. Try it.

Learn C first, C++ offers useless OOP garbage ontop of C and often makes the programmer
forget how to use practical solutions instead of complicating a simple task. Later once
you grasp C learn C++ to extend C.
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2005, 05:05:12 pm »
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eBooks = lame.

eBooks = free.
Books = expensive.

Code: [Select]
if(like(eBook) == true) {
  eBook.buy;
}else{
  eBook.trash;
}

You know C, I'm sure you can figure out what that means.

See if its worth anything first, before going out and buying it.
I'd personally do as Joe suggests

You might be right about that, Joe.


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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2005, 05:16:19 pm »
Code: [Select]
if(like(eBook) == true) {
  eBook.buy;
}else{
  eBook.trash;
}

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c:\Documents and Settings\robp.MINNOW\My Documents\Visual Studio Projects\Testbed\Testbed\Testbed.cpp(27) : warning C4551: function call missing argument list
c:\Documents and Settings\robp.MINNOW\My Documents\Visual Studio Projects\Testbed\Testbed\Testbed.cpp(29) : warning C4551: function call missing argument list

I think warnings are entirely too forgiving.  Of course, that's why you turn on the "Treat Warnings as Errors" switch.  :)
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2005, 05:45:38 pm »
Go to your local library, mine has tons of programming books.
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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2005, 05:52:43 pm »
Warrior, congrats on living in the one town in the US with programming books. =p

MyndFyre, I'm sure you're well aware that you need to create an eBook class. =)
I'd personally do as Joe suggests

You might be right about that, Joe.


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Re: [RECOMMENDATION] C Book
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2005, 05:53:31 pm »
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eBooks = lame.

eBooks = free.
Books = expensive.

Code: [Select]
if(like(eBook) == true) {
  eBook.buy;
}else{
  eBook.trash;
}

You know C, I'm sure you can figure out what that means.

See if its worth anything first, before going out and buying it.

You shouldn't use "true" in C, it's not standard.  TRUE is better. 

Also, you shouldn't access class members directly.  You should run functions.  But you aren't actually doing anything with your member variables, so..

Also, I much prefer physical books.  The only time I use eBooks is for textbooks that I never intend to read.