About the Book

C Primer is a comprehensive guide to the C programming language, written by Stanley B. Lippman, Josée Lajoie, and Barbara E. Moo. First published in 1991, the book has been continuously updated and revised to reflect changes in the language.

The book is divided into 52 chapters, covering a wide range of topics such as basic principles of C , control structures, functions, arrays, classes, templates, and more. It also includes advanced topics like exceptions, namespaces, and the Standard Template Library (STL).

The authors have structured the book in a way that is accessible to both beginners and experienced programmers. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction and summary of the key concepts, followed by examples and exercises to reinforce the learnings. The book also includes quizzes and solutions to help readers assess their understanding and progress.

About the Authors

Stanley B. Lippman is a well-known computer scientist and author. He has worked at Bell Labs and served as a consultant to small and medium-sized businesses. He has also taught C at universities and technical conferences. Lippman is also the author of several other programming books, including Inside the C Object Model and Essential C .

Josée Lajoie is a software consultant and trainer with over 25 years of experience programming with C . She has worked with many companies, including IBM and Hewlett-Packard, to improve their software development processes. Lajoie has also taught C programming courses and is the co-author of C Primer Plus.

Barbara E. Moo is a software developer, trainer, and consultant with over 20 years of experience developing software using C . She has also worked with both small startups and large corporations, such as AT