Top Ten Best C Programming Books for Beginners
For a beginner in programming it can be little bit difficult
to choose the best C books to start learning of C programming journey.
Selecting a good source/book is very important part of learning. To make it
little bit simpler, here are some best C books for beginners. These books are
highly recommended for those who do not have very basic knowledge of
programming or no knowledge at all.
1. Let Us C by Yashavant Kanetkar
For C language programmers, it is must to master the
complexity of the language to deal with programming software in engineering,
gaming and other fields. In order to understand each concept of the C language,
it is necessary to follow a good reference book in easy-to-understand text.
Keeping simplicity in mind, Yashavant P Kanetkar, the author
of the book, has compiled it to be one of the most interesting C programming
books for C language learners. The book begins with the basic knowledge of
different concepts and further leads to advanced levels. This means the book
will provide complete knowledge to the readers from basic to complex
programming parts.
It covers various topics that could be easily understood
with the help of examples given with each programming concept. Besides, the
book also features several descriptive details about console input, C
preprocessor, arrays, functions, strings and pointers. Explained in
comprehensive manner, the book aims to provide more brief information to all C
programming beginners as well as established programmers.
Let Us C can help the readers to prepare not only for the theoretical exams but for the practical exams as well. There is also a separate section in the book that includes most frequently asked questions in job interviews. Hence, it can be a good reference manual for preparing job interviews as well.
2. Let Us C Solutions by Yashavant Kanetkar
Let Us C Solutions is a supplement to the book Let Us C.
This contains the solutions to all the problems provided in Let Us C. There are
a lot of people who are interested in learning the C language, academically or
professionally. Either way, this book is an excellent guide for all the
aspirants.
Let Us C Solutions begins with an introduction, after which
it delves into the topics of Decision Control Structure, Loop And Case Control
Structure, Functions, Pointers, Decision Controls, Arrays, Strings, and Data
Types. Other chapters like Structures, Operation On Bits, Graphics, The C
Preprocessor, Console And File Input/Output, and C Under Linux are also covered
in depth.
3. Data Structure Through C by Yashavant Kanetkar
Data Structure Through C is a book that can be used as a
guide to understand the basic principles of data structures. It adopts a novel
approach, by using the programming language C to teach data structures.
The book discusses concepts like arrays, algorithm analysis,
strings, queues, trees and graphs. Well-designed animations related to these
concepts are provided in the CD-ROM which accompanies the book. This enables
the reader to get a better understanding of the complex procedures described in
the book through a visual demonstration of the same. The book contains example
programs that elucidate the concepts. It comes with a CD that visually
demonstrates the theory presented in the book.
4. C in Depth by Deepali Srivastava and S. K. Srivastava
C in depth, the authors explain the basics of the
programming language while maintaining the integrity and clarity of the
programs. The book can be utilized by both beginners and advanced level
programmers as a self-evaluation and learning source.
There are more than 310 programs with explanations to
illustrate the concepts of programming and over 450 exercises to challenge the
readers in programming. These exercises are accompanied by solutions and hints
where deemed necessary.
The book begins with an introduction to the language and
explains the elements, input and output, and operator and expressions used in
programming. Control statements, functions, arrays, pointers, strings and files
are covered next in successive chapters. Every chapter has examples in the form
of programming that are explained step-wise.
5. Head First C
Head First C provides a complete learning experience for C
and structured imperative programming. With a unique method that goes beyond
syntax and how-to manuals, this guide not only teaches you the language, it
helps you understand how to be a great programmer. You will learn key areas
such as language basics, pointers and pointer arithmetic and dynamic memory
management. Advanced topics include multi-threading and network programming
topics typically covered on a college-level course.
6. The C Programming Language (2nd Edition)
Even though the book was initially published four decades ago in 1978, ‘The C Programming Language’ by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie continued to be considered the holy book for C programmers of all skill levels and accepted as one of the best books to learn C programming. The book comprises of challenging exercises which cover all significant concepts of C, helping you become a proficient C programmer.
The book is a collaborative work of Kernighan and Ritchie, the latter being the creator of C and both considered to be pioneers in computer programming. This book acted as a specification of the language for many years after its release as it introduced several features of the language, and covers the following ANSI C standard. It clearly and briefly explains C concepts such as types, operators, expressions, control flow, and functions. While it covers the concepts, it merely explains their uses rather than what they are. Therefore, fundamental programming knowledge is necessary before you begin with this book. The second edition of the book released in 1988, where the authors stated they had improved the descriptions of critical concepts and features. The new edition also has new examples, while the old ones have been refined to augment the learning mechanism.
7. C : The Complete Reference by Herbert Schildt
Another gem from Herbert Schildt, best-selling programming
author with more than 2.5 million books sold. C : The Complete Reference,
Fourth Edition gives you full details on C99, the New ANSI/ISO Standard for C.
You'll get in-depth coverage of the C language and function libraries as well
as all the newest C features, including restricted pointers, inline functions,
variable-length arrays, and complex math. This jam-packed resource includes
hundreds of examples and sample applications.
8. Test Your C Skills by Yashavant P. Kanetkar
This book starts off by giving the readers a brief introduction to the C programming language, which is followed by rigorous testing of important concepts in C. Test Your C Skills follows a different approach to explaining theoretical concepts, unlike other books in the market. This book explains important concepts in the form of questions and answers. There are around 1000 questions present in this book, each delving on different concepts. Detailed solutions for the questions have been included, so that the readers can easily understand the concepts. This book is ideal for those preparing for interviews to gain entry into IT companies.
9. C Programming Absolute Beginner's Guide
‘C Programming Absolute Beginner's Guide (3rd Edition)’ by
Greg Perry and Dean Miller aims to help beginners write powerful and beautiful
C programs without becoming an expert in the language. This is the best book
for c programming. The book is a fast way to get into the comfort zone with C
language, with step by step instructions. The book consists of 32 chapters,
each discussing the core concepts of C programming along with clear and concise
examples to help you understand better. Each chapter discusses a concept(s) in
brief and then straightaway moves to code, following a practical over theory
approach. The reader learns concepts such as organizing programs, storing and
displaying data, variables, operators, I.O, functions, strings, and much more.
The book has been appreciated by renowned authors and editors of various notable programming books over the years. Greg Perry has over 75 books to his name, all related to computers and programming. Meanwhile, Dean Miller has over 20 years of experience in publishing and has shaped bestselling books such as ‘Teach yourself in 21 days’ and the ‘Unleashed’ book series.
10. C Programming: A Modern Approach
‘C Programming: A Modern Approach (2nd Edition)’ by K. N.
King is an approachable and well-written book that covers the basic and
advanced concepts of the C language to help beginners and intermediate
programmers alike. The author is an associate professor at
The first edition of the book, published in 1996, has a comprehensive and detailed approach of the author made the book accessible to a broad range of readers, including novice programmers to advanced students. The book was adopted by many educational institutions around the world as their primary C programming text, making the first edition one of the leading C programming textbooks for over ten years. The second edition was released in 2008 and carefully preserved the book’s popular features while bringing it up to date with the new standards. It also adds many new exercises and projects, along with extensive revisions and updates to summarise the majority of C concepts in one textbook. It's one of the best c books for beginners.
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