9780131103627

9780131103627 is the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for "The C Programming Language, Second Edition". This influential book, often referred to as "K&R" after its authors Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie, serves as a comprehensive introduction to the C programming language.

Published in 1988, this edition updates the original text to reflect the ANSI C standard, which was finalized in 1989. It covers fundamental concepts of C programming, including data types, control structures, functions, pointers, and file input/output. The book is renowned for its clear and concise explanations, as well as its practical examples and exercises.

The C Programming Language, Second Edition, is widely considered a foundational text for computer science students and professional programmers alike. Its enduring legacy lies in its role in teaching generations of developers the intricacies of C, a language that has played a pivotal role in the development of operating systems, compilers, and numerous other software systems. The ISBN 9780131103627 uniquely identifies this specific edition of the seminal work.