Is this the right book for 'C'? Need input.

[njcajun]

I got Kernighan and Ritchie's 'The C Programming Language', Second Edition, and hope that it will send me on my way to becoming a competent C programmer. It's very difficult to find decent instruction on this particular topic. None of my peers seem to have much interest in development, but as my interest in Linux continues to grow, I find myself wanting to understand even more thoroughly and expand my current depth of knowledge. In addition, I'd very much like to work on projects and be able to maintain my own code and stuff, so I hope this is a good place to start.

From reading the preface, it seems like I'm perfectly suited for the book. I have programming experience with compiled (and interpreted) languages, but not a great exposure to pointers and other things that are unique to the lower level languages.

Thanks for any input, links, etc. that might help me along.

[kmj]

I think that should be a good book.

[klamath]

It's an excellent summary of the entire language. It's not ideal if you want a gentle, slow-paced introduction, however.

[sincka]

I got it... excellent book /w a lot of good things. You should be fine (actually I should start programming again... stupid work, school and partying :) )


Anyway, next time you'll see me post will be in... well who knows when.

It's a great book, later.

[pbharris]

K&R as I like to call it is teh defacto standard for C programming where I work.