Based on a paper the author published in 1985 while at Bell Labs, and expanded with his work experience, this classic work offers invaluable insights for C programmers. The purpose of writing this book was not to criticize the C language, but to help C programmers avoid traps and obstacles in the programming process.
The book is divided into eight sections, analyzing potential issues in C programming from various aspects such as lexical analysis, syntax and semantics, linking, library functions, preprocessor, and portability defects. Finally, the author dedicates a chapter to providing several practical and actionable suggestions.