The book starts with an introduction to C programming and then delves into an in-depth analysis of various constructs of C. The key topics include iterative and decision-control statements, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, structures and unions, file management, and pre-processor directives. It deals separately with the fundamental concepts of various data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs. The book provides numerous case studies linked to the concepts explained in the text. With its highly detailed pedagogy entailing examples, figures, algorithms, programming tips, and exercises, the book will serve as an ideal resource for students to master and fine-tune the art of writing efficient C programs