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Modern C, Third Edition: Covers the C23 standard

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Modern C, Third Edition is an essential guide for anyone working with the C programming language. Jens Gustedt's approach to teaching modern C is refreshing—he focuses on best practices, safety, and the latest C23 standard features rather than just covering legacy C89/C99 patterns. The book is well-structured, progressing from fundamentals to advanced topics, and includes practical examples that demonstrate real-world applications. The third edition's coverage of C23 standard features makes it particularly valuable for developers who need to stay current with the language. Whether you're working on systems programming, embedded systems, or performance-critical applications, this book provides the knowledge and best practices you need to write safe, efficient, and maintainable C code. The emphasis on modern C idioms and safety practices sets it apart from older C programming books that may not reflect current best practices.

✓ Pros

  • Comprehensive coverage of the C23 standard and modern C features
  • Focuses on best practices, safety, and modern idioms rather than legacy patterns
  • Well-structured progression from fundamentals to advanced topics
  • Practical examples demonstrate real-world applications
  • Essential for systems programming, embedded systems, and performance-critical code
  • Emphasizes writing safe, efficient, and maintainable C code
  • Updated third edition reflects latest language standards

✗ Cons

  • Assumes some programming background—may be challenging for complete beginners
  • C23 standard features may not be fully supported in all compilers yet

Specifications

Pages400
Edition3rd
PublisherManning Publications
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaperback
Isbn13978-1633437777
Isbn101633437779