Expert C Programming, Deep C Secrets

Peter van der Linden0131774298, 9780131774292

This is a very different book on the C language! In an easy, conversational style, Peter van der Linden, of Sun’s compiler and OS kernel group, presents dozens of astonishing examples drawn from practical experience, including:* Software that blew up the space probe to Venus* The C bug that shut down the entire AT&T phone system* C programmer job interview secrets* Why programmers can’t tell Halloween from Christmas day* The C code for a complete BASIC interpreterExpert C Programming reveals the coding techniques used by the best C programmers. It relates C to other languages, and includes an introduction to C++ that can be understood by an programmer without weeks of mind-bending study. Covering both the IBM PC and UNIX systems, it is an entertaining and educational romp through C showing how experts really use it. Expert C Programming is a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the implementation, practical use, and folklore of C.