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Programming with C

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Programming with C

Priyanka Mehta

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

35 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week

What you'll learn

  • Understand C programming fundamentals, including variables, data types, and operators.

  • Apply control flow, loops, and functions to write logical and efficient programs.

  • Work with pointers, structures, file handling, and memory management effectively.

  • Implement sorting and linked lists to organize and optimize data handling in C.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Understand and describe C fundamentals, its purpose, applications, advantages, and limitations to analyze where C fits best. Identify and classify variables, data types, and operators, then apply them to write clear, efficient programs. Plan and set up the C environment, demonstrate installation steps, and produce your first compiled program. Evaluate basic outputs and errors to develop problem-solving habits and organize a path toward mastering advanced C.

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9 videos1 reading3 assignments

Understand and describe the fundamentals of the C programming language to analyze its applications, advantages, and limitations. Identify and classify core elements such as variables, data types, and operators to apply them in writing efficient programs. Set up the C environment by installing required tools and demonstrate writing and compiling your first C program. Evaluate and develop essential coding skills to build a strong foundation for mastering advanced concepts in C programming.

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6 videos3 assignments

Understand and describe data handling and memory concepts in C to analyze how programs store and manage data efficiently. Identify and compare pointers and arrays to demonstrate their roles in memory access and manipulation. Examine and apply structures, unions, and enums to organize and manage complex data effectively. Explore and evaluate file handling and memory areas like stack and heap to develop error-free, optimized C programs.

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13 videos3 assignments

Understand and describe the concept of linked lists in C to analyze how dynamic data structures enable efficient memory use. Identify and implement doubly linked lists to perform key operations such as insertion, deletion, and traversal. Examine and apply circular singly linked lists to illustrate continuous data linking and effective node management. Evaluate and develop advanced data handling techniques to construct scalable, memory-optimized C programming solutions.

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10 videos3 assignments

Understand and describe the concept of radix sorting in C to analyze how it efficiently organizes and processes large datasets. Apply sorting algorithms to implement and optimize data organization for high-performance applications. Compare and evaluate the key differences between C, C++, and Java to develop a broader programming perspective. Utilize and review a C cheat sheet to reinforce learning, summarize core concepts, and prepare for advanced programming challenges.

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