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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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146 Lessons
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Apply pointers and pointer arithmetic to access and modify data via memory addresses
- Manipulate arrays and strings safely, including traversal, copying, and concatenation
- Implement custom string utilities (xstrcpy, xputs, xstrupr) and use safer string functions
- Design structures, unions, and enums to model data and optimize memory layout and alignment
- Use function pointers with callbacks (qsort) and build arrays of function pointers
- Implement recursion to solve problems like base conversion, prime factors, and Towers of Hanoi
- Debug and test C programs using gdb and CUnit, including programs with command line arguments
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with advanced C concepts, including pointers, functions, and Linux programming.
2.
Pointers
Pointers
Unpack the core of pointers, memory addresses, pointer operators, and multi-level indirection.
3.
Arrays
Arrays
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Examine array concepts, initialization, memory allocation, bounds, and element manipulation in C.
4.
Strings
Strings
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Enhance your skills in string manipulation, including traversal, handling multi-word inputs, and converting strings to integers.
5.
String Functions
String Functions
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Dig into C string functions, from library utilities to custom implementations and challenges.
6.
Structures
Structures
15 Lessons
15 Lessons
Manage data efficiently using C structures, focusing on memory alignment, functionality, and complex data handling.
7.
Union
Union
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master the steps to efficiently use unions in C for memory management and data handling.
8.
Enumerations
Enumerations
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Learn how to use enums for efficient, readable, and organized data management in C programming.
9.
Function Pointers
Function Pointers
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Unpack the core of calling functions via addresses, using `qsort()`, and array-based function pointers in C.
10.
Variable Argument Lists
Variable Argument Lists
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Work your way through harnessing variable argument lists for flexible function calls.
11.
Working With Bits
Working With Bits
18 Lessons
18 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of bit manipulation in C for efficient programming and conversion tasks.
12.
Recursion
Recursion
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Explore recursion forms, mathematical sum, factorial calculations, applications, and recursive challenges solutions.
13.
Classical Recursive Problems
Classical Recursive Problems
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Focus on solving recursive problems like Towers of Hanoi and Beckett's Problem.
14.
Static and Dynamic Memory Allocation
Static and Dynamic Memory Allocation
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Master the steps to static and dynamic memory allocation in C, including practical implementation.
15.
Type casting and Typedef
Type casting and Typedef
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Break down type casting, typedef, variable length structures, and malloc() usage in C.
16.
C Under Linux
C Under Linux
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Discover the logic behind using C in Linux, focusing on processes, forking, signals.
17.
Command Line Arguments
Command Line Arguments
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Break apart command line argument usage and handling in C programming for various operations.
18.
Creating Libraries
Creating Libraries
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Find out about creating and using static and dynamic libraries in C.
19.
Debugging C Programs
Debugging C Programs
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Take a closer look at debugging C programs using gdb, traditional testing, and unit testing.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yashavant Kanetkar
Yashavant Kanetkar’s programming books and Quest video courses in C, C++, Java, ASP.NET and Embedded Systems have become a legend. He has created, moulded and groomed millions of software careers in the last two and half decades.
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