Publisher's Synopsis
"It makes very complex material simple and funny. I think Dan Gookin is the best writer of all time!" —Derek Yuen, Ontario, Canada
Up–to–Date Coverage of Microsoft & Borland Compilers!
Let Expert Author Dan Gookin Show You What You Really Need to Know About Programming in C! C For Dummies®, Volume Two, is the much awaited sequel to C For Dummies®, Volume One. It's the rest of the story filled with relevant information that C programmers need to know. This book not only goes into more detail on many common C topics — it also offers Dan's loving advice on many advanced topics. This down–to–earth reference explores the short history of the C language and provides helpful tips that show users how to trouble–shoot in C. Soon, you'll be able to figure out functions and find out how to deal with the ever–changing variables and math associated with C programming. It's actually explained in a way that makes C fun and easy–to–understand! Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' C For Dummies®, Volume One, the fast and friendly way to get started with C right away, and the international bestseller DOS For Dummies®, Windows® 95 Edition, the fun and easy way to find out about this operating system.
Inside, find helpful advice on how to:
- Get the best hand–holding information ever written about pointers
- Create large projects
- Find detailed information about strings, structures, and disk access
- Discover a C language summary
- Read special information about Borland and Microsoft compilers
- Implement tips and tricks from C gurus
- Ace the fun quizzes and final exams that appear after each lesson and chapter
