Let Us C: Authentic Guide to C PROGRAMMING Language 17th Edition (English Edition)

Cover
Jacket
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgement
Preface
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started
    What is C?
    Getting Started with C
    Alphabets, Digits and Special Symbols
    Constants, Variables and Keywords
    Types of Constants
    Rules for Constructing Integer Constants
    Rules for Constructing Real Constants
    Rules for Constructing Character Constants
    Types of C Variables
    Rules for Constructing Variable Names
    C Keywords
    The First C Program
    Form of a C Program
    Comments in a C Program
    What is main()?
    Variables and their Usage
    printf() and its Purpose
    Compilation and Execution
    Receiving Input
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
2. C Instructions
    Types of Instructions
    Type Declaration Instruction
    Arithmetic Instruction
    Integer and Float Conversions
    Type Conversion in Assignments
    Hierarchy of Operations
    Associativity of Operators
    Control Instructions
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
3. Decision Control Instruction
    The if - else Statement
    Multiple Statements within if - else
    Nested if-elses
    A Word of Caution
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
4. More Complex Decision Making
    Use of Logical Operators - Checking Ranges
    The else if Clause
    Use of Logical Operators - Yes / No Problem
    The ! Operator
    Hierarchy of Operators Revisited
    The Conditional Operators
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
5. Loop Control Instruction
    Loops
    The while Loop
    Tips and Traps
    More Operators
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
6. More Complex Repetitions
    The for Loop
    Nesting of Loops
    Multiple Initializations in the for Loop
    The break Statement
    The continue Statement
    The do-while Loop
    The Odd Loop
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
7. Case Control Instruction
    Decisions using switch
    The Tips and Traps
    switch versus if-else Ladder
    The goto Keyword
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
8. Functions
    What is a Function?
    Why use Functions?
    Passing Values between Functions
    Order of Passing Arguments
    Using Library Functions
    One Dicey Issue
    Return Type of Function
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
9. Pointers
    Call by Value and Call by Reference
    An Introduction to Pointers
    Back to Function Calls
    Conclusions
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
10. Recursion
    Recursion
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
11. Data Types Revisited
    Integers—long, short, signed, unsigned
    Chars—signed, unsigned
    Reals—float, double, long double
    A Few More Issues…
    Storage Classes in C
    Automatic Storage Class
    Register Storage Class
    Static Storage Class
    External Storage Class
    A Few Subtle Issues
    Which to Use When
    Exercises
    KanNotes
12. The C Preprocessor
    Features of C Preprocessor
    Macro Expansion
    Macros with Arguments
    Macros versus Functions
    File Inclusion
    Conditional Compilation
    #if and #elif Directives
    Miscellaneous Directives
    #undef Directive
    #pragma Directive
    The Build Process
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
13. Arrays
    What are Arrays?
    A Simple Program using Array
    More on Arrays
    Array Initialization
    Array Elements in Memory
    Bounds Checking
    Passing Array Elements to a Function
    Pointers and Arrays
    Accessing Array Elements using Pointers
    Passing an Array to a Function
    Flexible Arrays
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
14. Multidimensional Arrays
    Two-Dimensional Arrays
    Initializing a 2-D Array
    Memory Map of a 2-D Array
    Pointers and 2-D Arrays
    Pointer to an Array
    Passing 2-D Array to a Function
    Array of Pointers
    3-D Array
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
15. Strings
    What are Strings
    More about Strings
    Pointers and Strings
    Standard Library String Functions
    strlen()
    strcpy()
    strcat()
    strcmp()
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
16. Handling Multiple Strings
    2-D Array of Characters
    Array of Pointers to Strings
    Limitation of Array of Pointers to Strings
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
17. Structures
    Why use Structures?
    Array of Structures
    Intricacies of Structures
    Structure Declaration
    Storage of Structure Elements
    Copying of Structure Elements
    Nested Structures
    Passing Structure Elements / Structure Variables
    Packing Structure Elements
    Uses of Structures
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
18. Console Input/Output
    Types of I/O
    Console I/O Functions
    Formatted Console I/O Functions
    sprintf() and sscanf() Functions
    Unformatted Console I/O Functions
    Exercises
    KanNotes
19. File Input/Output
    File Operations
    Opening a File
    Reading from a File
    Closing the File
    Counting Characters, Tabs, Spaces, …
    A File-Copy Program
    File Opening Modes
    String (Line) I/O in Files
    Text Files and Binary Files
    Record I/O in Files
    Modifying Records
    Low-Level File I/O
    A Low-Level File-Copy Program
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
20. More Issues In Input/Output
    Using argc and argv
    Detecting Errors in Reading/Writing
    Standard File Pointers
    I/O Redirection
    Redirecting the Output
    Redirecting the Input
    Both Ways at Once
    Exercises
    KanNotes
21. Operations On Bits
    Bit Numbering and Conversion
    Bit Operations
    One's Complement Operator
    Right Shift and Left Shift Operators
    A Word of Caution
    Utility of << Operator
    Bitwise AND, OR and XOR Operators
    Utility of & Operator
    Utility of | Operator
    Utility of ^ Operator
    The showbits() Function
    Bitwise Compound Assignment Operators
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
22. Miscellaneous Features
    Enumerated Data Type
    Uses of Enumerated Data Type
    Are Enums Necessary?
    Renaming Data Types with typedef
    Typecasting
    Bit Fields
    Pointers to Functions
    Functions Returning Pointers
    Functions with Variable Number of Arguments
    Unions
    Utility of Unions
    The volatile Qualifier
    Programs
    Exercises
    KanNotes
23. Interview FAQs
Appendix A - Compilation and Execution
Appendix B - Precedence Table
Appendix C - Chasing the Bugs
Appendix D - ASCII Chart
Periodic Tests I to IV, Course Tests I, II
Index