Preface to the Second Edition

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Preface to the Second Edition

The Waite Group's New C Primer Plus has, we hope, met the objectives outlined in the preface to the first edition. We were pleased to learn that the Computer Press Association recognized New C Primer Plus as the best how-to book of 1990, and now we're trying to improve on that book. Here's what's new this time:

• A new chapter (Chapter 17) explores the philosophy and techniques of advanced data representations. The first 16 chapters concentrate on presenting the C language to you, and this chapter focuses on introducing you to the science of programming.

• The book is ANSI-er than ever, with an earlier emphasis on following ANSI C precepts.

• Examples have been retested using the latest compilers from Microsoft and Borland.

• We pay greater attention to the Macintosh user by offering guidance on using Think C.

We hope you enjoy this book and that it helps you learn and take pleasure in C.

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