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terse hamlet Mar 13, 2026, 2:58 PM

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I haven't used C for a year and a half (I used Go). I have an interview in a week for a middle C developer position, and I need to prepare for it and brush up on the theory. I need help - where can I find comprehensive information about this language? Should I read Dennis Ritchie's book?

kind kiteBOT Mar 13, 2026, 2:58 PM

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inner atlas Mar 13, 2026, 3:22 PM

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Yeah the K&R book is still great to read.

terse hamlet Mar 13, 2026, 3:26 PM

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nah, i dont think so. maybe its good for vibe learning. i have a week for remember everything

craggy perch Mar 13, 2026, 4:23 PM

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https://inria.hal.science/hal-02383654

Modern C

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if you already know something, that's better, as more up to date, while the K&R book has things that won't even compile these days

cerulean panther Mar 14, 2026, 5:43 PM

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terse hamlet nah, i dont think so. maybe its good for vibe learning. i have a week for rememb...

then why did you ask whether you should read it for not?

terse hamlet Mar 14, 2026, 5:44 PM

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with the thought that they would give me a magic pill

craggy perch Mar 14, 2026, 6:25 PM

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a week is quite a lot for floating your head with a whole book, but again, I would go with Guestedt, C isn't that huge, unlike C++

patent elm Mar 15, 2026, 6:25 AM

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terse hamlet I haven't used C for a year and a half (I used Go). I have an interview in a wee...

i recommend finding a practice website where you're expected to find solutions from given programs cuz it helps with reverse engineering the theory by hitting you with a lot of "fun fact"s

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