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Summary: A great book for beginning C programers
Review: Many people have complained about Dave Mark's inability to think like a begginer. This is all wrong. I did NOT know anything about the C language, nor Perl, Basic, or any other language. If it was not for Dave Mark's encouraging manner, I could not have learned these basic skills (I know this because other books/web matterial felt like I was listning to a brick). The book comes with a CD that is packed with game demos, source code, and other apps you can find usefull.Buy this book if you know nothing of the C language. But, if you know the very basics (like creating functions, poiters, globals ect.) buy something else because this book does not cover anything like creating windows or menues.
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Summary: The greatest book!
Review: Now this is what a programming book for the mac is supposed to be! From the beginning this book takes you on a tour introducing you to the mac and how to program it, with useful source code and good exsamples. The only minor about this book is the fact it`s nearly 6 years old, but it`s not a big problem. It`s well written, and I can absolutely recommend it to everyone.
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Summary: It was the easiest way to learn C on the Mac..!!
Review: The explanations and overall contents in the book were very satisfactory for me. In Korea, there are not much way to learn C on the Mac, and this book showed me the way to challenge the C language on my Mac. I will read another related books more. Thanks.
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Summary: A GREAT book to learn C from scratch
Review: The Macintosh part of the book title refers to the Mac compiler that's included with the book. The material on the topic of C programming is platform independent. Dave brings an earthy, quietly smoldering style to the task at hand. He writes like you're one of his friends that he's personally tutoring. Small, clear steps are taken the whole way through. Some authors just have the insight on how to present material to the beginner, without losing them. Dave has this insight and serves it up with style and grace. After learning C from reading other books, this is the one I wish I had started with. If you're learning C from scratch, start with this book. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Or confused
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Summary: Well done and friendly
Review: This book came with Discover Programming and I only started it about 1 1/2 weeks ago but it is a very good book for programming beginners like myself, and the author is not annoying like the author of Mac Programming for Dummies.
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Summary: I Learned C!
Review: This book can teach you C in about twenty days. Dave makes it real easy for you to learn C, and goes over things several times, just to make sure you understand every thing he went over. In a casual pace -without hurrying- Dave takes you over the basics of C. The book also comes with a lot of example coads, that he goes through, step by step, in the book. If you have the will to learn C, and have a Macintosh, this books for you!
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Summary: Don't buy this book if your looking for Mac Programming
Review: This book does not show you anything about macintosh programming or anything mac specific. I refer those looking for a mac programming book to go check out "Foundations of Mac Programming". It's a bit dated and the projects aren't compatable w/ the new codewarrior but it's worth it
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Summary: No better source to begin C on the Macintosh
Review: This book is an excellent source to begin learning the C language on the Macintosh. I wholly recommend pairing this book up with Metrowerks Codewarrior Discover Programming Edition and Macintosh Programming for Dummies to get the most out of it. When you finish this book you'll be begging for more and you'll find it in his other books: Learn C++ on the Macintosh and Macintosh C Programming Primer: Inside the Toolbox Vol 1. Excellent teacher.
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Summary: A MUST HAVE!!!
Review: This Book teaches C in a different way. When read ing the book you will feel as though a person is realy helping you with everything. This book is a must have for all "C begginers" I'd give this book more than a five star rating if I could
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Summary: A great first step for beginning programmers.
Review: This is a great book for those looking to learn the C programing language. It is aimed at those using a Mac, but really could be read by anyone as it teaches almost entirely platform-independent ANSI C. As for teaching ANSI C it does a great job and makes most concepts easy to understand by relating them to the real world. This is definitely a good book for the beginner, but if you already know C this book isn't for you. Its title is also somewhat misleading. While it does teach you C *ON* the Macintosh, it doesn't teach you Macintosh C. That is, it barely even mentions the Mac toolbox, which is used to program every Macintosh program in existence. Aside from that fact, and since you really need to know the C language before touching the toolbox, it's a great first step.
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