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Smaller C - by Marc Loy (Paperback)

Smaller C - by  Marc Loy (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>For makers looking to use the smallest microcontrollers or to wring the highest performance out of larger ones, the C language is still the best option. This practical book provides a solid grounding in C basics for anyone who tinkers with programming microcontrollers. You'll explore the many ways C enables developers and makers to get big results out of tiny devices.</p><p>Author Marc Loy shows you how to write clean, maintainable C code from scratch. This language and its cousin, C++, are still widely used to write low-level code for device drivers or operating systems. By understanding C syntax and its quirks, you'll gain an enduring computer language literacy that will help you pick up new languages and styles more easily.</p><ul><li>Learn C fundamentals, such as data types, flow control, and functions</li><li>Explore memory management including how programs work on small devices</li><li>Understand answers provided in online forums such as Reddit or Stack Overflow</li><li>Write efficient, custom C code that's both readable and maintainable</li><li>Analyze the performance of your code and weigh optimizations</li><li>Evaluate third-party libraries for use in your own projects</li><li>Create your own libraries to share with others</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Marc Loy caught the programming bug after learning 6808 assembly to program his school's HERO 1 in the 80s. He developed and delivered training classes on Java, Unix internals, and networking at Sun Microsystems back in the day and has continued training a (much) wider audience ever since. He now spends his days consulting and writing on technical and media topics. He has also caught the maker bug and is exploring the fast-growing world of embedded electronics and wearables.</p>

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