What are the best C reference books?

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What are the best C reference books?

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Best C reference books	Price	Last Updated
-- The C Programming Language (AKA: K&R)	-	Apr 5, 2017
-- C Pocket Reference	$9.20	Apr 5, 2017
-- C: A Reference Manual (5th Edition)	$54.26	Apr 5, 2017

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The C Programming Language (AKA: K&R)

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It's excerpted from the idea of its creators

This book is written by Dennis Ritchie, who was one of the main people behind the development and design of C and UNIX. See More

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Out of date

Some commands and practices are out of date, so errata and googling is needed while going through the book. See More

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Creative, challenging exercises

The challenges at the end of each chapter do a great job of requiring many of the skills learned up to that point. Completing the challenges is a great way of insuring you understand the material. See More

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C Pocket Reference

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What are the best C reference books?

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The C Programming Language (AKA: K&R)

My Recommendation for The C Programming Language (AKA: K&R)

My Recommendation for The C Programming Language (AKA: K&R)

It's excerpted from the idea of its creators

Out of date

Creative, challenging exercises

C Pocket Reference

My Recommendation for C Pocket Reference

My Recommendation for C Pocket Reference

C: A Reference Manual (5th Edition)

My Recommendation for C: A Reference Manual (5th Edition)

My Recommendation for C: A Reference Manual (5th Edition)

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