Reviews for C: How to Program

1. Excellent for people who are intrested, not for collage.

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, April 12th, 1999

   This is an amazing book. It is very detailed and gives nice examples. Twoards the end of the book the examples get a bit lengthy which can be a bit annoying. This book may be difficult for someone who is not completely dedicated to learn the language. I would definetly not recommend it as an easy book. It is just packed with information and is not for dummies

2. Good for programmers new in C

   Rated 3 out of 5 stars, March 12st, 1999

   I first used this book as a university text in a first semester course. As a beginner in programminng and C I was totally confused. The book was too difficult to read. Later on though, I found it an exellent reference and guidebook. It covers the Language very well, but you need some knowledge beforehand. In my first year of software development this book quickly ran out of steam. It does not address complex issues in much detail. I felt it lacked the "why" of coding. Sorry mates A very good book for programmers who want to learn C.

3. Excellent for the dedicated self-starter (C or C++!)

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, March 12th, 1999

   This book is excellent, and makes a great textbook for college-level use. However, it is definitely not for the lazy programmer! If you want a quick tutorial in C or C++, read a "..For Dummies" book. If you want to learn and truly understand the ins and outs of C, This is the book that can explain it to you. Do not be intimidated by its large size: the first 15 or so chapters are C-oriented, while chapters 16-21 delve into C++. The book also contains a large set of appendices that contain quick reference guides to keywords, syntax formats, and names of common header files with a list of functions each header file contains.

4. Best value for money

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, February 12th, 1999

   This book has a comprehensive coverage of C programming from a beginners point of view. Except for some typos on the example codes this is definitely a must have book for beginners in C. You also get a glimpse of C++ as a "better C" in the same book!.

5. Best Investment In a Programming Book I have Ever Made!

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, January 12nd, 1999

   This book does an excellent job of introducing the beginning C programmer of how to quickly get a firm grasp on the C language. I especially liked how the authors presented the C language in the context of using sructured programming techniques, rather than just teaching the C language ad hoc. The authors are extremely adept at making a complex subject seem almost trivial. This book is a "must have" for anybody trying to learn C.