Effective C by Robert Seacord

Hello there,

This week, I finished reading Effective C by Robert Seacord. Developing safe, secure, and performant systems in modern C requires a disciplined approach. Effective C helps you build that discipline and highlights the key areas that deserve your attention.

Programming in C is relatively easy to learn, but becoming a professional programmer is a lifelong journey.

Effective C, Second Edition

By Robert Seacord

Released: September 2024
Publisher: No Starch Press
ISBN: 9781718504127

Before reading this book, I expected a set of practical code examples for writing safe and effective C programs. To my pleasant surprise, Robert doesn't simply provide solutions, he shows you how to think critically and write safer and effective code on your own.

As you already know, the devil is in the details!

Performing basic arithmetic correctly is an essential skill for any professional C programmer. Want to avoid Undefined Behavior (UB) and other common issues? It's crucial to understand when to use signed or unsigned integers and how arithmetic operations work in C.

Mastering how signed and unsigned arithmetic works helps you understand when UB, overflow, or wraparound might happen.

Robert covers many topics, so be patient as you learn about pointers, dynamic allocated memory, macros, debugging, and more.

If you are serious about programming in C, this book is a must-read. It will help you become a more confident and effective C programmer.

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