Effective C: A Practical Guide to Writing Clean and Efficient Code - Softcover

Weston, R.C.

9798263082246: Effective C: A Practical Guide to Writing Clean and Efficient Code

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ISBN 13: 9798263082246

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

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Effective C: A Practical Guide to Writing Clean and Efficient Code
Are you ready to move beyond basic C syntax and write code that is not just correct, but truly effective?
In a world dominated by high-level languages, C remains the undisputed king of systems programming, embedded development, and performance-critical applications. But with great power comes great responsibility. Unmanaged memory, complex pointers, and low-level optimizations are pitfalls that can turn a simple project into a debugging nightmare.
Effective C: A Practical Guide to Writing Clean and Efficient Code is your roadmap to mastering these challenges. This book is a hands-on, straight-to-the-point guide for developers who want to write code that is fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. It's more than a reference; it's a complete philosophy for professional C programming.
What You'll Learn:
Master Memory Management: Conquer pointers, malloc, and free to prevent memory leaks and segmentation faults.
Write Robust I/O: Learn how to handle file operations and standard I/O streams with bulletproof error checking.
Debug Like a Pro: Use the compiler's warnings and GDB to find and fix bugs before they crash your program.
Optimize for Performance: Identify bottlenecks with profiling tools and choose the right algorithms and data structures for maximum efficiency.
Embrace Modern C: Explore advanced topics like function pointers, command-line arguments, and the latest C standards (C99, C11, C17).
Each chapter is packed with real-world examples drawn from official documentation and professional coding practices. You won't just read about concepts; you'll apply them, step-by-step, to build a deep, intuitive understanding.
Whether you're a student building your first project or a seasoned developer looking to sharpen your skills, Effective C will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to write clean, efficient, and professional-grade code that stands the test of time.
Take the next step in your C programming journey. Get your copy today!

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