This book teaches computer programming to the complete beginner using
the native C language. As such, it assumes you have no knowledge
whatsoever about programming. The main goal of this book is to teach
fundamental programming principles using C, one of the most widely used
programming languages in the world today.
We discuss only those features and statements in C that are necessary to
achieve our goal. Once you learn the principles well, they can be
applied to any language. If you are worried that you are not good at
high-school mathematics, don't be. It is a myth that you must be good at
mathematics to learn programming.
C is considered a 'modern' language even though its roots date back to
the 1970s. Originally, C was designed for writing 'systems'
programs--things like operating systems, editors, compilers, assemblers
and input/output utility programs. But, today, C is used for writing all
kinds of applications programs as well--word processing programs,
spreadsheet programs, database management programs, accounting programs,
games, robots, embedded systems/electronics (i.e., Arduino), educational
software--the list is endless.
Note: Appendices A-D are available as part of the free source code
download at the Apress website.
What You Will Learn:
- How to get started with programming using the C language
- How to use the basics of C
- How to program with sequence, selection and repetition logic
- How to work with characters
- How to work with functions
- How to use arrays
Who This Book Is For:
This book is intended for anyone who is learning programming for the
first time.
