--- product_id: 196780557 title: "Effective C: An Introduction to Professional C Programming" price: "SAR 189" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/196780557-effective-c-an-introduction-to-professional-c-programming store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # In-depth C mastery Professional-grade coding Security & safety focus Effective C: An Introduction to Professional C Programming **Price:** SAR 189 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Level up your C game — code smarter, safer, and sharper! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Effective C: An Introduction to Professional C Programming - **How much does it cost?** SAR 189 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/196780557-effective-c-an-introduction-to-professional-c-programming) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Master C like a Pro:** Go beyond basics with expert-level insights and best practices. - • **Future-Proof Your Skills:** Build a foundation for security-critical and safety-critical system development. - • **Industry-Backed Expertise:** Authored by Robert Seacord, a recognized authority collaborating with C Standard experts. - • **Write Secure, Portable Code:** Learn to avoid common pitfalls and undefined behaviors that compromise quality. - • **Debug & Test with Confidence:** Gain practical skills in analyzing and troubleshooting complex C programs. ## Overview Effective C is a definitive guide for experienced programmers aiming to master professional C programming. Authored by Robert Seacord, it covers advanced language features, best practices, debugging, and security considerations, empowering developers to write portable, reliable, and secure C code aligned with industry standards. ## Description The world runs on code written in the C programming language, but most computer science programs only teach Java or Python as an introductory language. This book is for developers who already know how to program and want to quickly come up to speed on professional programming in C. They'll learn how to develop correct, portable, professional-quality code and build a foundation for developing security-critical and safety-critical systems. Written by renowned author Robert Seacord, Effective C is an in-depth look at the C programming language. Seacord introduces the language's basic data types and code structures while simultaneously addressing best practices, common errors, and open debates in the C community. Readers will also learn how to debug, test, and analyze C programs and benefit from detailed yet concise explanations of C language constructs and behaviors Readers will learn: How to identify and handle undefined behavior in a C program The range and representations of integers and floating-point values How integer promotions are performed and how they may affect portability The order of evaluation of expressions Dynamic memory allocation including the use of non-standard functions The philosophy underlying the use of character types in C Character encodings and types How to perform input/output (I/O) with terminals and file systems using C Standard Streams and POSIX file descriptors The translation phases implemented by the C compiler and the role of the preprocessor Testing, debugging, and analyzing C programs Developed in collaboration with C Standard Committee experts, Effective C will teach developers how to write correct, portable, professional-quality C code. Review: Your best 2nd book about C - So this is definitely not the first book to read about the language: not too many practical exercises, basics are almost never explained, etc. But it gets all the terminology right, covers important dark corners of the language, all while properly referencing CERT C and the language standard. I also like how the author avoids sliding into the usual legalese-like language which the Committee loves so much. So... As I said, it's a good 2nd book on the language, together with Modern C. Review: Stands out from the crowd - There are lots of books out there that will teach you about C but this book is the best that I have come across and certainly the most authoritative. The author will show you the right ways to write safe and secure code. He shows the pitfalls of sloppy and buggy code and how to avoid them in the first place. He goes to depths that most don't and shows how it is not just about getting the job done but how to get it done right with lots of practical examples. Excellent book. I shall keep it close by when writing C. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 397,582 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 178 in General Introduction to Programming 502 in Introduction to Programming | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 338 Reviews | ## Images ![Effective C: An Introduction to Professional C Programming - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717gxRg4vxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your best 2nd book about C *by V***V on 14 December 2020* So this is definitely not the first book to read about the language: not too many practical exercises, basics are almost never explained, etc. But it gets all the terminology right, covers important dark corners of the language, all while properly referencing CERT C and the language standard. I also like how the author avoids sliding into the usual legalese-like language which the Committee loves so much. So... As I said, it's a good 2nd book on the language, together with Modern C. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stands out from the crowd *by P***L on 2 May 2021* There are lots of books out there that will teach you about C but this book is the best that I have come across and certainly the most authoritative. The author will show you the right ways to write safe and secure code. He shows the pitfalls of sloppy and buggy code and how to avoid them in the first place. He goes to depths that most don't and shows how it is not just about getting the job done but how to get it done right with lots of practical examples. Excellent book. I shall keep it close by when writing C. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far so good!! *by K***N on 18 July 2024* Great book, short enough but dispute that, teaches a lot. Sometimes the book confused me such as the code snippets or the explanation of code or terminology. As a person who's not new to programming, the terms still confused me a bit. 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