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From: mjkobb@mit-amt.MEDIA.MIT.EDU (Michael J Kobb)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Programming the Mac in C
Summary: Summary of responses
Keywords: Mac Programming Primer Book
Message-ID: <1410@mit-amt.MEDIA.MIT.EDU>
Date: 16 Jan 90 04:00:04 GMT
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Reply-To: mjkobb@media-lab.media.mit.edu (Michael J Kobb)
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Greetings,

  A few days ago, I posted the question:  "What's a good programming 'primer'
for the Macintosh that uses C as its sample language."  I was looking for a
book for people new to programming the Mac, not new to programming.

  I've received a stack of responses, and they are nearly unanimous:  the book
most recommended is "Macintosh Programming Primer" by Mark & Reed.  Published
by Addison-Wesley.  The book is based on THINK C v3.0, and there is an
optional companion source-code disk which can be ordered.

  The runner up (distant) was "C Programming Techniques for the Macintosh" by
Mednieks & Schilke, but it wasn't really close.

  Thanks to everyone who responded. I picked up a copy of the "Primer" and
Inside Mac volumes I & V  (those recommended by the book), so it's time to
dive in!

--Mike