The Elements of Programming Style, 2nd Edition 2nd Edition

by Brian W. Kernighan (Author), P. J. Plauger (Author)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (January 1, 1978)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0070342075
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0070342071
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches

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P. J. Plauger
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P.J. Plauger:
-- began computer programming in 1963 and has largely
earned a living writing and licensing software ever
since.
-- earned an AB in Physics (Princeton) in 1965,
then a PhD in Nuclear Physics (Michigan State) in 1969,
and hasn't done a lick of physic since.
-- began writing textbooks and numerous magazine articles
on computer programming in 1973.
-- began writing science fiction in 1973 and, despite
early acclaim, hasn't found nearly enough time to
write it since.
-- moved to Concord, Massachusetts in 1980 and still
lives there with his wife Tana and sister Margaret.
-- is a member of the American Physical Society, a Life Member of IEEE,
and a Lifetime Active member of SFWA.
-- can be reached at books@plauger.com or www.facebook.com/plaugerbooks.
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Patrick S Malloy

Another solid work by Kernighan

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2015

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This rounds out a collection of works by Kernighan. Each book of his covers a different aspect of software, in clear form with logical concepts. This book covers the look and feel of the code itself. As with the other works, some concepts have evolved as languages have evolved and the normal size of software projects has continued to expand. But the book still has many relevant points and is an interesting read for those wanting to delve into how software development as a process has been growing and evolving over time.

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jL Chavez

Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019

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Although I do not know Fortran language, the book is still Amazing and filled with gems. Would buy again

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David B. Horvath

The examples are dated but great background material

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2001

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As the name implies, this is about the elements of programming style. The examples are a bit dated (old languages, not C/C++/Java/the-next-great-language). But this isn't a *language* programming book, it is about how to write good programs in any language.

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S. Aldrich

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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2015

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Out of date, but still valid.

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Andrew Staats

Must read for programmers.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2011

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A must read for programmers interested in making their code more accessible to others. Examples and tips are not language specific and easily applied to your project.

This is one of those books I reach for when others ask what they can do to improve their craft.

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DG

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2016

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All programmers should read it, and own a copy.
Examples are in Fortran, but they apply to any language.

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mb

Classic text

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2013

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I loved this when I was required to read it, and I've loved it every since. It if was in print or available on Kindle, I'd probably require my students to read it, too.

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mibo

Very basic but still valid and, at least, of historical value.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2013

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Just wanted this in my bookcase. No fun to read, nevertheless instructing.

COULD serve well as an introduction to beginning programmers IF they WOULD be able to decipher the FORTRAN and PL/I examples, and, in doing so, would not be distracted from the subject by that mental torture. (Having started in the early 1980s, even my eyes hurt from looking at those first attempts of programming languages.)

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