The C Programming Language

by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie

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Book Summary

Considered a cornerstone text in computer science, The C Programming Language authored by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie serves as both an introduction and a definitive guide to the C programming language. This book has profoundly influenced software development by articulating the principles and idioms of C, which has since become foundational for many modern programming languages.

  • Foundational Language Design: C was designed to provide low-level memory access and system programming capabilities without sacrificing efficiency or portability.
  • Simplicity and Power: The language balances minimalistic syntax with powerful constructs, allowing programmers...

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