The C Puzzle Book [Paperback]

Alan R. Feuer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201604612 | ISBN-13: 978-0201604610 | Publication Date: October 25, 1998 | Edition: 1

The C Puzzle Book is an excellent choice for all programmers who want to expand on their basic knowledge of the C programming language. Completely compliant with ANSI C, this book has been designed to help readers gain a more thorough understanding of the C syntax and semantics through interesting puzzles that challenge the readers' proficiency with the basics. C programming specialist Alan Feuer covers major topics of C from different angles so the reader may gain a more complete understanding for the subject. He accomplishes this by including a variety of C program puzzles, challenging you to follow the puzzle through to determine the outcome. In many cases the programs are print statements, so the puzzle solution is the resulting printout. Once you have determined the puzzle solution, you may compare it with a detailed, step-by-step derivation offered in the book. The C Puzzle Book teaches intermediate C programming with an effective and unique method -- and it's fun! Working through formidable puzzles and checking your results fine tunes your skills for future programming challenges.This book is a great next step for any programmer who desires a deeper understanding of the C programming language. 0201604612B04062001

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The C Puzzle Book is an excellent choice for all programmers who want to expand on their basic knowledge of the C programming language. Completely compliant with ANSI C, this book has been designed to help readers gain a more thorough understanding of the C syntax and semantics through interesting puzzles that challenge the readers' proficiency with the basics.

C programming specialist Alan Feuer covers major topics of C from different angles so the reader may gain a more complete understanding for the subject. He accomplishes this by including a variety of C program puzzles, challenging you to follow the puzzle through to determine the outcome. In many cases the programs are print statements, so the puzzle solution is the resulting printout. Once you have determined the puzzle solution, you may compare it with a detailed, step-by-step derivation offered in the book.

The C Puzzle Book teaches intermediate C programming with an effective and unique method -- and it's fun! Working through formidable puzzles and checking your results fine tunes your skills for future programming challenges. This book is a great next step for any programmer who desires a deeper understanding of the C programming language.

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About the Author

Alan R. Feuer is a software instructor, author of technical books, and developer of commercial software. His books include The C Puzzle Book, MFC Programming, and The C Trainer; commercial software includes the Allways Spreadsheet Publisher and the Safe C Runtime Analyzer. He is also the creator of many programming courses including The C Programming Workshop and Windows Programming Using MFC. From 1976 through 1983 Mr. Feuer was a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories where he developed a set of analytical tools that became part of AT&T's standard UNIX.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 1 edition (October 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201604612
• ISBN-13: 978-0201604610
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #280,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any C Programmer, February 16, 2002

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David I (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The C Puzzle Book (Paperback)

If you really want to understand the ins and outs of the C programming language, work through the examples in this book. I first read the first edition back in the mid 80s and still remember the lessons - and make practical use of them today.

Really covers the traps of C syntax and how to use pointers properly. Highly recommended.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Worn Out C Book I Own, March 7, 2001

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Kimberley "Dressage Instructor" (New England USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The C Puzzle Book (Paperback)

My old 1982 copy of The C Puzzle Book has always been my favorite C book. Without exception, it has proved useful many times over the years. Now, I have several more copies on order to put into our technical library at work and onto the desks of our more junior programmers.

This is a great book!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful For CompSci Students, December 8, 2002

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M. Orourke "Mike" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The C Puzzle Book (Paperback)

I recently purchased this book and I found it an excellent way to test knowledge of C programs. The book gives you some progreams and functions then asks you to follow the program and determine the output.
I do not know about other computer majors, but my the tests in my classes always include, what does the following function print out, or something to that effect, then you have to go through 2 or 3 loops to figure it out, which can be a bit tricky.
This book is exactly what you need if you are in that type of class, it will really help you with those questions and just generally increase your understanding of the C language.
Not to mention, it's really like a puzzle and not a test, so in that way it is more fun that frustrating.