For the beginning programmer, this work builds programming skills by using easy-to-understand exercises. Hands-on, real world examples show how to write programs that flow correctly and produce accurate results.

Introduction. I. WELCOME TO C.  1. What C Is All About.  2. Analyzing C Programs.  3. Variables and Constants.  4. Introduction to Arrays.  5. Preprocessor Directives.  6. Input and Output. II. C OPERATORS.  7. Operators and Precedence.  8. Relational and Logical Operators.  9. Remaining C Operators. III. CONTROLLING YOUR PROGRAM'S EXECUTION. 10. The while Loop. 11. The for Loop. 12. Controlling Flow. IV. VARIABLE SCOPE AND STRUCTURING CODE. 13. Introduction to C Functions. 14. Variable Scope and Structuring Code. 15. Passing Values Between Functions. 16. Returning Function Values. V. STANDARD INPUT, OUTPUT, AND INTRINSIC FUNCTIONS. 17. Device and Character 1/0. 18. String and Numeric Functions. VI. BUILDING BLOCKS. 19. Working with Arrays. 20. Pointer Storage. 21. Using Pointers. VII. ADVANCED C. 22. Introduction to Structures. 23. Arrays of Structures. 24. Simple C File Processing. 25. Putting It All Together.

C By Example makes programming easy to learn for the beginning programmer. It builds your programming skills by using clear, easy-to-understand exercises. Hands-on, real world examples show you how to write programs that flow correctly and produce accurate results. At the end of the book, you will use the concepts you have learned to build a blackjack game. Also included is an appendix that discusses where to find compilers, other C resources, where to go from here, and what kinds of careers you could go into with the knowledge she gained from the book.

C By Example makes programming easy to learn for the beginning programmer. It builds your programming skills by using clear, easy-to-understand exercises. Hands-on, real world examples show you how to write programs that flow correctly and produce accurate results. At the end of the book, you will use the concepts you have learned to build a blackjack game. Also included is an appendix that discusses where to find compilers, other C resources, where to go from here, and what kinds of careers you could go into with the knowledge she gained from the book.

By example approach within each chapter— Numerous examples and sample programs demonstrate ways to use the concepts students have just learned. Ex.___ Student-friendly pedagogical tools—Include Tips, Notes, Cautions, Cross-References and Chapter Summaries. Help guide students through the chapters. Ex.___ Structured programming techniques— Helps students develop a structured (modular) programming technique to isolate problems, write correct problems faster, and produce easy-to-maintain programs. Ex.___ Master arrays, pointer storage, and using pointers. Teaches students the key building blocks of C. Ex.___ Understand C operations and precedence to maximize program effectiveness. Provides students with the concepts to make their C programs more effective. Ex.___ Use C for personal finance, record keeping, and other needs. Shows students practical applications for using C. Ex.___