Re: Programming?

["Jason S. Hackney" <x98hackney1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jamie McCarthy wrote:
> 
> misplice@yahoo.com (Andy) writes:
> 
> > Ok, I haven't programmed anything since BASIC and I was wondering
> > what would be the best language to learn as a starting point for
> > others. I've heard C/C++ is a good place to start because some of
> > the other languages are offshoots of them and are then easier to
> > learn since you know C/C++. Also I know everyone likes teh
> > O'Reilly books, but are there anyothers that you would recommend
> > as a learning aid?
...
> I don't know of any good books on learning C.  The one you will need
> as a supplement to any tutorial you get is the definitive reference
> work, "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan and Ritchie.  That
> book may also end up being the only one you need (if you are a
> persistent learner, as it has an abrupt learning curve):  so try
> starting with it, what the heck.

Absolute Beginner's Guide To C
Greg Perry - Sams Publishing
ISBN 0-672-30510-0

Not a bad book, very basic.  I've also been told that Practical C
Programming (O'Reilly, Oualline, 1-56592-306-5) is a good book, but I
haven't had a chance to check it out. I just picked it up over the
summer while working for the publisher.  O'Reilly books are printed in
Ann Arbor by the way.  They throw out lots and lots of books.  (o:

Jason