| | | | | | How does the by Example series make you a better programmer? The by Example series teaches programming using the best method possible examples. The text acts as a mentor, looking over your shoulder, providing sample programs, and showing you new ways to use the concepts covered in each chapter. While the material is still fresh, you will see example after example demonstrating ways to use what you just learned. | | | | | | | | | The philosophy of the by Example series is simple: The best way to teach computer programming is with multiple examples. Command descriptions, format syntax, and language references are not enough to teach a newcomer a programming language. Only by taking the components, immediately putting them into use, and running sample programs can programming students get more than just a feel for the language. Newcomers who learn only a few basics using examples at every step of the way will automatically know how to write programs using those skills. | | | | | | | | | This book teaches C programming to brand new C programmers, people who may have never seen a C programming statement. Programming concepts are described, such as looping, data storage, and naming conventions, but the reader should have some knowledge of another programming language. Perhaps you have programmed some in QBasic, a batch language, a macro language such as Visual Basic for Applications, or even keyboard macros that appear in the Microsoft Office suite of applications. You do not have to be an expert, but the very introductory and fundamental programming concepts are not described in great detail. Nevertheless, the C language is described thoroughly and if you are new to C if you can't even spell C this book is for you. | | | | | | | | | This text focuses on programming correctly in C by teaching structured programming techniques and proper program design. Emphasis is always placed on a program's readability rather than ''tricks of the trade" code examples. In this changing world, programs should be clear, properly structured, and well documented and this book does not waver from the importance of this approach. | | | | | | | | | C by Example teaches you C by using a holistic approach. In addition to learning the mechanics of the language, you'll learn some tips and warnings, how to use C for different types of applications, and a little of the history and interesting asides about the computing industry. | | | | |
