The New C Standard: A Cultural and Economic Commentary

The authoritative guide to the new 1999 C standard!-- Up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest official C standard, by Derek M. Jones, a leader in the C standards community.-- Contains the entire standard with expert commentary on every sentence.-- An essential reference for every C programmer -- especially those working on embedded or mission-critical applications.C remains the language of choice wherever efficiency, reliability, and control of multiple platforms are essential -- and especially within the world of embedded systems. However, surprisingly little information exists on the official C standard -- especially the latest version, "99 C." Derek Jones' The New C Standard fills the gap, presenting the entire standard with authoritative commentary on every sentence -- more than 2,500 in all. Modeled after P.J. Plauger's best-selling language references, The New C Standard includes authoritative coverage of past usage, recommended usage for embedded and safety-critical systems, portability, maintainability, and much more. It contains extensive examples and thorough cross-referencing, making it an invaluable resource for every experienced C programmer, especially those building embedded or mission-critical applications.