CHAPTER 1
Programming in C
C is a powerful and compact computer language that allows you to write programs that specify exactly what you want your computer to do. You’re in charge: you create a program, which is just a set of instructions, and your computer will follow them.
Programming in C isn’t difficult, as you’re about to find out. I’m going to teach you all the fundamentals of C programming in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand way, and by the end of this chapter you’ll have written your first few C programs. It’s as easy as that!
In this chapter you’ll learn:
- What the C language standard is
- What the standard library is
- How to create ...
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