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    Book recommendation C

    Can you recommend a book about C ?
    I currently use " Jamsa's C/C++ Programmer's Bible".Is too old?

    is better if I try to learn in parallel c and c++?

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    If you like it, do it, but only do C for about 1-2 months, then stick with C++.

    You don't want to spend a lot of time with a procedure oriented style of programming, when you'll be working with the OOPS style of programming primarily, in C++.

    Have fun!

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    I like K&R's The C Programming Language. There are free books out there as well if you don't want to spend money.

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    How about reading C Book Recommendations ? before posting?

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    there are many similar things between c and c++. I find that if you learn c++, you can still write and understand c code; but not the other way around. In the beginning of learning them, there are pretty much minimal differences between C and C++ ( well, except for I/O).One book I enjoyed is "expert C programming".
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    "Expert C Programming, Deep C Secrets" is a great book after you finish K&R's book. It's kind of a continuation.

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    We already have ample "book" threads.
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