[ubuntu-uk] C/C++ Development

[Jim Kissel]

Jai Harrison wrote:
> Guys,
> 
> Where is the best place to start with C/C++ development from a Linux
> (or GTK) perspective? Note that I haven't differentiated between C and
> C++. This is because I do not mind which I use. I've been looking on
> GNU's website and they feature a manual on glibc (which is a definite
> advantage if I use C). Where as C++ has cppreference.com (which I've
> been informed is quite out-of-date).
> 
> Regardless of which of the two languages I use, I will probably be in
> need of some tutorials (please, Linux or GTK based as oppose to a
> Windows users' one). I don't yet have the hacker skills that some of
> you might so I would be very grateful for a ground-base instead of
> just diving into the glibc manual and trying to teach myself.

For 'C' I would suggest "The C Programming Language by Kernighan and 
Ritchie, second edition.  ISBN 0-12-110163-3
and
The Unix Programming Environment by Kernighan and Pike.  ISBN 0-13-937681-x


> 
> Jai
> 

-- 
People choose Microsoft Windows for their PC in the same manner
that the citizens of Soviet Russia elected the General Secretary
of the Communist Party during the cold war.

Jim Kissel
Open Source Migrations Limited
w: http://www.osml.eu
e: jim.kissel at osml.eu
p: +44(0) 8703 301044
m: +44(0) 7976 411 679