[sdiy] how to learn C?

[David]

On a more serious note...

I think it depends on your experience to begin with. What platform PC, MAC?
What compiler, GNU, Visual C, something else? Buying K&R and self teaching
from that is OK, but it won't help you learn the nuances and skills of a
compiler.

You really need a couple of books, one for the complier and one for the
language. If you are really just starting, the "dummies" series is pretty
good. I'd supplement it with K&R or one of the other books that was
recommended.

The GNU C compiler is great and free. But, if you are wanting a GUI for your
software, Visual C makes the wrappers much easier.

I would also throw out to you that you may want to just skip "C" and start
with "C++". I don't think you need to learn "C  before "C++" and it will
make your programming task easier in the end.

I don't know of a general programming book. You might want to look at
freshman courses in Computer Science and see what books they require.

David

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-- can anyone recommend a good book on C
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-- and while you are it, can you recommend a good introductory book on
programming in
-- general
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-- thanks
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