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The UNIX Programming Environment

This book serves as a foundational resource for understanding the UNIX programming environment. It delves into the core concepts and practices of UNIX, offering in-depth coverage of shell programming, text processing, and system utilities. Written for both beginners and experienced users, it provides practical examples and exercises to enhance the reader's proficiency in UNIX programming. more

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Brian Kernighan
Brian Kernighan

Brian Kernighan is a renowned computer scientist known for his contributions to programming language design and algorithm research. Born on January 1, 1942, he is one of the co-designers of the C programming language and has made significant contributions to computer science education and popularization. more

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“Mathematical study and research are very suggestive of mountaineering. Whymper made several efforts before he climbed the Matterhorn in the 1860's and even then it cost the life of four of his party. Now, however, any tourist can be hauled up for a small cost, and perhaps does not appreciate the difficulty of the original ascent. So in mathematics, it may be found hard to realise the great initial difficulty of making a little step which now seems so natural and obvious, and it may not be surprising if such a step has been found and lost again.”

“But as Nature is the best guide, teaching must be the development of natural inclinations, for which purpose the teacher must watch his pupil and listen to him, not continually bawl words into his ears as if pouring water into a funnel. Good teaching will come from a mind well made rather than well filled.”