Modern C, Third Edition

Almost 50 years ago, the C language defined modern computer programming. This book shows you why C is still as powerful and popular as ever, with an inside look at the new C23 standard. For programs that need to be small, fast, and unfailingly reliable, C is still the gold standard.Whether you're writing embedded code, low-level system routines, or high-performance applications, C is up to the challenge. This unique book by Jens Gustedt, a member of the ISO C standards committee, gets you up to speed with C23. In Modern C, Third Edition you'll: Learn C basics, core features, and advanced conceptsLeverage major C23 improvements for security, reliability, and performanceWrite portable code that runs anywhereBuild multi-threaded applications with atomics and synchronizationCreate robust and resilient software with error handlingUse type-generic programming for reusable code C powers more software than any other language—from embedded devices to distributed systems.In Modern C, Third Edition you'll learn to harness C's full potential using the latest tools and techniques. After a quick review of the fundamentals perfect for beginners or coders who haven't used C in a while, this book guides you to mastery of C23, the latest ISO standard.