At last, the comprehensive, compact, and practical handbook that C programmers have been searching for... Tired of searching for and not finding answers in the C programming references he had to rely on, Tony Rudd decided to write his own book. Approaching the problem with his usual thoroughness, Tony researched all the best C guides and references on the market. He analyzed them for strengths and weaknesses, he zeroed in on what worked and what didn't, he assessed them on points of style, accessibility, thoroughness, and a number of other key criteria. Finally, after considerable trial and error, and a few rough drafts, Tony did what nobody thought he could: he wrote the ultimate C programming reference--Mastering C. Not just another reference or run-of-the-mill tutorial, Mastering C is suitable for C programmers at all levels. And, since it's presented in three parts--C Language Elements, Standard Library, and C in Practice--Mastering C provides programmers at all levels with quick and easy access to information and examples. Provides C-specific information for all common hardware platforms Covers both ANSI and OSI Standard C Detailed examples illustrate each new concept Includes fully worked-out examples at the end of each chapter