Marc Loy - Böcker

For makers looking to use the smallest controllers or wring the highest performance out of larger controllers, the C language is still the best option. This practical book provides a solid grounding in C basics for anyone who tinkers with programming microcontrollers. You'll explore many ways C enables developers and makers to get big results out of tiny devices.Author Marc Loy shows you how to write clean, maintainable C code from scratch. This language and its C++ cousin are still widely used to write low-level code for device drivers or operating systems. By understanding C syntax and quirks, you'll gain an enduring computer language literacy that will help you pick up new languages and styles more easily.Learn C fundamentals including data types, flow control, and functionsExplore memory management including how programs work on small devicesUnderstand answers provided in online forums such as Reddit or Stack OverflowWrite efficient, custom C code that's both readable and maintainableAnalyze the performance of your code and weigh optimizationsEvaluate third-party libraries for use in your own projectsCreate your own libraries to share with others

Ideal for working programmers new to Java, this best-selling book guides you through the language features and APIs of Java 21. Through fun, compelling, and realistic examples, authors Marc Loy, Patrick Niemeyer, and Dan Leuck introduce you to Java's fundamentals, including its class libraries, programming techniques, and idioms, with an eye toward building real applications.This updated sixth edition expands the content to continue covering lambdas and streams, and shows you how to use a functional paradigm in Java. You'll learn about the latest Java features introduced since the book's fifth edition, from JDK 15 through 21. You'll also take a deep dive into virtual threads (introduced as Project Loom in Java 19).This guide helps you:Learn the structure of the Java language and Java applicationsWrite, compile, and execute Java applicationsUnderstand the basics of Java threading and concurrent programmingLearn Java I/O basics, including local files and network resourcesCreate compelling interfaces with an eye toward usabilityLearn how functional features have been integrated in JavaKeep up with Java developments as new versions are released