C Programming Faqs: Frequently Asked Questions

by Steve Summit

Written by the originator of the USENET C FAQ, this book addresses the real-world problems on C programming that are asked, again and again, on the "comp.lang.c" newsgroup. The book is aimed at C programmers who need quick, concise answers to the stubborn questions which invariably arise when programming in C. It provides accurate answers, insightful explanations, and extensive code examples.

Genres: Programming, Computer Science

389 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 1995

Reviews

[Vladimir K · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book (if an assortment of unrelated Q&As could be called such) is an excellent way to test and enhance your knowledge of the C language.
I have many years of experience writing C code, and while most answers were obvious to me, there were some that completely threw me out of my comfort zone and provided ample food for thought.
I wholeheartedly recommend the book (or the free online version of it) to any C programmer with some prior experience who wants to know all the edge cases and "gotchas" of the language that are so frequently swept under the rug by many C programmers and book writers.

[Nick Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm absolutely shocked how often I still must quote comp.lang.c FAQ entries at supposedly "skilled" C programmers. This is a more complete treatment of the classic Eskimo version of the FAQ than is available online; watch out for some slightly obsolete elements (note that C99 is not addressed, but that's rarely important).

[Roy Vanegas · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute must-have for any C programmer. If you find yourself tripping on C syntax (and so many of us do, regardless of experience), Summit has very likely addressed the issue in this book.

[Ernesto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every self-respecting programmer should know the answer to 20.35: What is Duff's Device? :-)