by Martin Kalin is an accelerated guide designed for professional programmers who want to master modern C standards and best practices. Published in October 2022 by Apress , this 357-page book focuses on writing efficient, robust code while navigating the unique "quirks" of the language. Core Focus and Content
: Specifically those with experience in other general-purpose languages (like Java or Python) who need a fast path to C fluency. Modern C Up and Running: A Programmer's Guide t...
: Deep dives into pointers, arrays, and structures, emphasizing memory efficiency and safety through tools like Valgrind . by Martin Kalin is an accelerated guide designed
: Explores networking, concurrency (multiprocessing and multithreading), instruction-level parallelism, and interprocess communication (IPC) via shared memory, pipes, and signals. Target Audience : Deep dives into pointers, arrays, and structures,
The book is structured to move quickly from foundational syntax to highly advanced features rarely covered in introductory texts.
: 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.
: 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: