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Advanced Programming Techniques in C

Gain insights into pointers, arrays, strings, and structures in C. Explore function pointers and bitwise operations. Discover recursion, memory allocation, and effective debugging techniques.

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In this course, you will learn advanced programming techniques in C. This course is perfect for you if you have prior knowledge of programming concepts, like data types, variables, loops, conditional statements, and functions in C. You will start by covering the most common secondary data types including: pointers, arrays, strings, structures, and enums. You will then learn some more advanced concepts around functions such as function pointers, typecasting, bitwise operators, and bit fields. In the latter half of the course, you will dive deep into recursion, memory allocation, and debugging programs. Overall, this is your all-in-one guide to programming in C.

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146 Lessons26 Quizzes15 Challenges

Introduction

2 Lessons

Get familiar with advanced C concepts, including pointers, functions, and Linux programming.

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Pointers

8 Lessons

Unpack the core of pointers, memory addresses, pointer operators, and multi-level indirection.

Memory Addresses

Introduction to Pointers

Pointer Operators

Double Pointers

More Pointer Types

Challenge: Calculate the Area and Perimeter

Solution Review: Calculate the Area and Perimeter

Quiz on Pointers

Arrays

10 Lessons

Examine array concepts, initialization, memory allocation, bounds, and element manipulation in C.

Strings

8 Lessons

Enhance your skills in string manipulation, including traversal, handling multi-word inputs, and converting strings to integers.

String Functions

10 Lessons

Dig into C string functions, from library utilities to custom implementations and challenges.

Structures

15 Lessons

Manage data efficiently using C structures, focusing on memory alignment, functionality, and complex data handling.

Union

6 Lessons

Master the steps to efficiently use unions in C for memory management and data handling.

Enumerations

4 Lessons

Learn how to use enums for efficient, readable, and organized data management in C programming.

Function Pointers

5 Lessons

Unpack the core of calling functions via addresses, using `qsort()`, and array-based function pointers in C.

10.

Variable Argument Lists

5 Lessons

Work your way through harnessing variable argument lists for flexible function calls.

11.

Working With Bits

18 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of bit manipulation in C for efficient programming and conversion tasks.

12.

Recursion

11 Lessons

Explore recursion forms, mathematical sum, factorial calculations, applications, and recursive challenges solutions.

13.

Classical Recursive Problems

4 Lessons

Focus on solving recursive problems like Towers of Hanoi and Beckett's Problem.

14.

Static and Dynamic Memory Allocation

8 Lessons

Master the steps to static and dynamic memory allocation in C, including practical implementation.

15.

Type casting and Typedef

5 Lessons

Break down type casting, typedef, variable length structures, and malloc() usage in C.

16.

C Under Linux

8 Lessons

Discover the logic behind using C in Linux, focusing on processes, forking, signals.

17.

Command Line Arguments

3 Lessons

Break apart command line argument usage and handling in C programming for various operations.

18.

Creating Libraries

7 Lessons

Find out about creating and using static and dynamic libraries in C.

19.

Debugging C Programs

8 Lessons

Take a closer look at debugging C programs using gdb, traditional testing, and unit testing.

Write a Shell in C

Project

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Conclusion

1 Lessons

Investigate advancing C skills with further courses and hands-on practice in C++.

Certificate of Completion

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Course Author:

Yashavant Kanetkar

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