Hacktical C: practical hacker's guide to the C programming language

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The guide is a practical approach to C programming, focusing on making the most of its power and flexibility.
Authored by a self-identified hacker who values practical application and powerful tools.
The author's programming journey started in 1985, evolving through Basic, Assembler, Pascal, and C++ before appreciating C.
C is praised for its freedom and minimal restrictions, acting as a mostly portable assembler language.
The project is open-source, encouraging contributions and supporting creators through various funding methods.
C's importance is highlighted by its foundational role in the digital revolution, despite criticisms.
The guide advocates for choosing tools based on the problem at hand, not external preferences.
Linux is recommended for C programming due to better support and tools like valgrind.
The book uses GNU extensions where standard alternatives are lacking, with most supported by gcc and clang.
Content is structured for progressive learning but allows skipping around with potential backtracking.

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