C: How to Program (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Paul Deitel (Author), Harvey M. Deitel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0136123562 | ISBN-13: 978-0136123569 | Publication Date: November 8, 2009 | Edition: 6

C How to Program, 6e, is ideal for introductory courses in C Programming. Also for courses in Programming for Engineers, Programming for Business, and Programming for Technology. This text provides a valuable reference for programmers and anyone interested in learning the C programming language. 

 

The Deitels' groundbreaking How to Program series offers unparalleled breadth and depth of object-oriented programming concepts and intermediate-level topics for further study.

Using the Deitels’ signature “Live-Code™ Approach,” this complete, authoritative introduction to C programming offers strong treatment of structured algorithm and program development in ANSI/ISO C with 150 working C programs. Includes rich, 300-page treatment of object-oriented programming in C++ that helps readers interpret the code more effectively.

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About the Author

Dr. Harvey Deitel is one of the world's leading computer science instructors and seminar presenters, and author of more than a dozen books. He worked on the pioneering operating system teams in industry and academia that developed many of the techniques at the heart of operating systems like UNIX®, Windows NT™ and OS/2™.

Paul Deitel has taught Visual Basic, Java, C and C++ at numerous hardware and software companies, including Sun Microsystems, Digital Equipment Corporation, IBM, Open Environment Corporation, Adra Systems, and Cambridge Technology Partners, and is himself an expert developer.

The Deitels are principals of Deitel & Associates, Inc., an international training organization specializing in Visual Basic, Java, C and C++, and object technologies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1008 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (November 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136123562
• ISBN-13: 978-0136123569
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars C: How to program (6th edition), March 11, 2010

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Harry H. Hilgers (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C: How to Program (6th Edition) (Paperback)

I need to study C-programming in a hurry. So I have been looking for a "get to the point" text book that does not bother me with a lot of "goop", but also does not leave out any of the important stuff. Well, I am now done looking. This book is it. I bought this book yesterday at a local store (of course I paid too much; I should have bought it from Amazon) and just finished chapter 2. This book is excellent; it is very clearly written. The supporting web site was easy to get to by using the code that comes with the text. The website is very substantial.
I am using the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition that came on the CD with the book. After reading through the preface and Chapter 1, I then, per the books suggestion, downloaded appendix H "Using the Visual Studio Debugger". It took me about 45 minutes to work through this. It was very clear, very to the point without a lot of "goop". This debugger is a "piece of cake" to use. Next I finished working through Chapter 2 and I am now ready to start chapter 3. Thanks to the clear writing I am progressing very rapidly. I scanned through the rest of the book and am looking forward to working my way through it.
The programs that I have worked with so far have worked just as outlined in the text. They clearly have been well written and thoroughly tested.
I have bought several C-Books and most of them have been either too in-complete or have presented me with a lot of unnecessary "busy stuff" to read through before I get to the "meat" of the matter. Not so with this text. For me it has been spot on.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ebook No Access Code - Pearson BOOOOOO!!!!, August 19, 2011

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This review is from: C: How to Program (6th Edition) (Kindle Edition)

Careful with choosing the most convenient method (Kindle) of owning this book. I looked for my access code and there was none. Contacted Pearson support and was told that the ebook version does not come with access code. Tell me where on the site does it say this. Complete ripoff if you ask me. The representative actually had the audacity to tell me that the Kindle version is cheaper so that may be the reason the access code was not included. I informed her/him that because the book was electronic, Pearson actually saves from printing hard copies using paper. I just want anyone thinking of purchasing the kindle version to know the crap that Pearson is saying. Otherwise the book seems well written. I personally want access to the companion site as there are some blanks that need to be filled in my mind. Hope the actual author knows what Pearson is doing to their once loyal customers.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent C book, but not so good exercises, April 18, 2010

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This review is from: C: How to Program (6th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent book, either for learning the basics of C programming or for mastering some advanced books. It is very cleary written, and it's quite comprehensive, too - plenty of functions and practical examples. However, and don't like the exercises, too basic, in my opinion. They focus most in the language itself, but more interesting would be some algorithm development, too! Generally, the authors give you the algorithm, and you must translate it to C, which is a very boring process.