Hi, I need to know the specs. of the C language.I have a few books on C but does anyone have a link/soft copy/forums. Rgds Raj Shetgar
I believe the final draft of the ISO C99 standard is available for free. If you search comp.lang.c you should find a link. Stefan
"Is there any online document which is free..." No. The formal definition of the 'C' language is an ISO specification (though still commonly called "ANSI"). Unfortunately, many Standards bodies (including ANSI and the ISO) don't seem to see making their publications available without cost as a way to increase the uptake of their standards... However, in my opinion, a distinguishing feature of a Professional in any trade is a commitment to the use of the proper tools - so, if this is important to you, you shouldn't baulk at the cost. Although the internet is a wonderful resource, You must beware that some of the "free" information out there is worth exactly what you pay for it! The trouble with the internet is that there is no quality control - anyone can post anything. Many misconceptions and even downright errors are propagated on well-meaning but ill-founded websites. Therefore, you need to do your own quality control: do not rely on anything simply because you saw it on a website; always check with reputable sources - preferably the source documents. For example, see this thread on a common misconception about RS232 cable lengths: http://www.8052.com/forum/read.phtml?id=57915 Note that I am not saying that everything on the internet is rubbish; there is plenty of excellent material out there - it's just up to you to determine the wheat from the chaff!
I have never found a C specification on-line. If you are writing in C professionally, then "The C Programming Language" is simply one book that you cannot do without. I would imagine that Kernighan and Ritchie are at some pains to guard their copyright jealously.
Hi, Is there any online document which is free... Rgds Raj Shetgar
Hi Andy, You should also have "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan & Ritchie: Yes I do have that book. I just wanted a online document. Thanx,I will go through the link on the hitex site Rgds Raj Shetgar
Look for "C-Standard and MISRA-C Package Deal" on the Hitex site: http://www.hitex.co.uk/shop/Technical_Books_zg_Manuals.html You should also have "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan & Ritchie: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0131103628/qid=1074510117/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_26_1/026-8174040-1270801
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