Unix Programming Environment (Prentice-Hall Software Series) - Hardcover

Kernighan, Brian W.; Pike, Rob

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9780139376993: Unix Programming Environment (Prentice-Hall Software Series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0139376992 ISBN 13: 9780139376993
Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1984

Synopsis

In their preface, the authors explain, "This book is meant to help the reader learn how to program in C. It contains tutorial introduction to get new users started as soon as possible, separate chapters on each major feature, and a reference manual. Most of the treatment is based on reading, writing, and revising examples, rather than on mere statement of rules. For the most part, the examples are complete, real programs, rather than isolated garments. All examples have been tested directly from the text, which is in machine-readable form. Besides showing how to make effective use of the language, we have also tried where possible to illustrate useful algorithms and principles of good style and sound design....

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From the Publisher

Designed for first-time and experienced users, this book describes the UNIX®programming environment and philosophy in detail. Readers will gain an understanding not only of how to use the system, its components, and the programs, but also how these fit into the total environment.

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Publisher
Prentice Hall
Publication date
1984
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0139376992
ISBN 13 
9780139376993
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
357
Rating
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