Learn C on the Mac

Description

Considered a classic by an entire generation of Mac programmers, this popular guide has been updated for Mac OS X. Don't know anything about programming? No problem! Acclaimed author Dave Mark starts out with the basics and takes you through a complete course in programming C using Apple's free Xcode tools. This book is perfect for beginners learning to program. It includes Mac OS X examples! Provides best practices for programming newbies Written by the expert on C–programming for the Mac Presents all the basics with a pragmatic, Mac OS X-flavored approachIncludes updated source code which is fully compatible with Xcode 4 Front Matter....Pages i-xxi Welcome Aboard....Pages 1-3 Go Get the Tools!....Pages 5-16 Programming Basics....Pages 17-24 C Basics: Functions....Pages 25-48 C Basics: Variables and Operators....Pages 49-83 Controlling Your Program’s Flow....Pages 85-119 Pointers and Parameters....Pages 121-159 Variable Data Types....Pages 161-205 Designing Your Own Data Structures....Pages 207-248 Working with Files....Pages 249-282 Advanced Topics....Pages 283-316 Where Do You Go from Here?....Pages 317-322 Back Matter....Pages 323-353