The book is structured to move quickly from foundational syntax to highly advanced features rarely covered in introductory texts.
: Explores networking, concurrency (multiprocessing and multithreading), instruction-level parallelism, and interprocess communication (IPC) via shared memory, pipes, and signals. Target Audience Modern C Up and Running: A Programmer's Guide t...
: Covers program structure, built-in data types, and syntax while detailing specific C challenges like integer overflow and floating-point representation using the IEEE 754 standard. The book is structured to move quickly from
: Includes unique chapters on embedded assembly language for overflow detection, WebAssembly through C , and internationalization. : Includes unique chapters on embedded assembly language
: Those looking to refresh their knowledge of modern standards and learn how to use the language optimally. Key Specifications Author Martin Kalin (PhD, Professor at DePaul University) Publisher Release Date October 7, 2022 Format Available in Paperback and Ebook Page Count ~357–400 pages Comparison to Other "Modern C" Titles Reviewers often compare this to other prominent texts:
: Specifically those with experience in other general-purpose languages (like Java or Python) who need a fast path to C fluency.
: Deep dives into pointers, arrays, and structures, emphasizing memory efficiency and safety through tools like Valgrind .