Pointers On C brings the power of pointers to your C programs.

Designed for professionals and advanced students, Pointers on C provides a comprehensive resource for those needing in-depth coverage of the C programming language. An extensive explanation of pointer basics and a thorough exploration of their advanced features allows programmers to incorporate the power of pointers into their C programs. Complete coverage, detailed explanations of C programming idioms, and thorough discussion of advanced topics makes Pointers on C a valuable tutorial and reference for students and professionals alike.

Highlights:

• Provides complete background information needed for a thorough understanding of C.
• Covers pointers thoroughly, including syntax, techniques for their effective use and common programming idioms in which they appear.
• Compares different methods for implementing common abstract data structures.
• Offers an easy, conversant writing style to clearly explain difficult topics, and contains numerous illustrations and diagrams to help visualize complex concepts.
• Includes Programming Tips, discussing efficiency, portability, and software engineering issues, and warns of common pitfalls using Caution! Sections.
• Describes every function on the standard C library.

Kenneth A. Reek, Professor of Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology, is an experienced C programmer who has served as a consultant for local industries. This text was born from nine years of teaching a C programming seminar. Professor Reek has taught courses at the introductory and intermediate level in operating systems, data communications, computer networks, formal languages, analysis of algorithms, and switching systems.