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Philosophy · 19 min

C Programming Language, 2nd Edition

By Brian W. Kernighan

Explore the enduring impact of the C programming language and its seminal text, 'The C Programming Language' by Kernighan and Ritchie. This episode delves into C's minimalist philosophy, its role as the unseen bedrock of modern computing, and the timeless lessons in clarity and fundamental understanding it offers, proving that foundational knowledge never truly expires.

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“Explore the enduring impact of the C programming language and its seminal text, 'The C Programming Language' by Kernighan and Ritchie. This episode delves into C's minimalist philosophy, its role as the unseen bedrock of modern computing, and the timeless lessons in clarity and fundamental understanding it offers, proving that foundational knowledge never truly expires.”

— Brian W. Kernighan, C Programming Language, 2nd Edition

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c programming, kernighan ritchie, software engineering

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Brian W. Kernighan brings a credible and useful lens to c programming, kernighan ritchie, software engineering, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Brian W. Kernighan

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