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Gain insights into C programming with engaging puzzles. Explore formatting, type casting, string operations, and more. Enhance problem-solving skills and master effective coding practices.
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C, a foundational programming language, continues to be a vital tool for software development. Its efficiency, low-level control, and portability make it ideal for systems programming, embedded systems, and performance-critical applications. Mastering C opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the tech industry. This course offers a unique opportunity to deepen your C programming skills through engaging puzzles and practical exercises. You will explore various topics, including formatting and printing, type casting, string operations, loops, buffer management, etc. Each puzzle is designed to challenge your understanding of C, uncover common pitfalls, and provide insights into effective coding practices. After completing this course, you will enhance your problem-solving abilities and gain a thorough grasp of C programming intricacies. Whether a beginner or an experienced programmer, this course aims to refine your skills and deepen your appreciation for the C language.
C, a foundational programming language, continues to be a vital tool for software development. Its efficiency, low-level control...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

A comprehensive understanding of C syntax and built-in functions, including advanced topics like format specifiers, type casting, and string operations
Hands-on experience tackling a variety of programming puzzles that explore common pitfalls, algorithmic challenges, and unique coding scenarios in C
Basic understanding of memory allocation, pointer arithmetic, and buffer management to write more efficient and error-free C code
The ability to effectively use bitwise operations and understand their applications in data manipulation, optimization, and low-level programming tasks
The ability to identify and prevent common programming errors such as buffer overflow and incorrect use of functions, improving the robustness and reliability of your C programs
A comprehensive understanding of C syntax and built-in functions, including advanced topics like format specifiers, type casting, and string operations

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54 Lessons26 Quizzes

1.

Before We Begin

2 Lessons

Get familiar with enhancing your C programming skills through engaging puzzles.
Why This Course?
Puzzle Structure

2.

Puzzles

50 Lessons

Discover the logic behind coding puzzles, types, input handling, and mathematical concepts in C.
Count the Digits
Discussion: Count the Digits
A Fraction of an Int
Discussion: A Fraction of an Int
String or Not?
Discussion: String or Not?
Hello, stdin
Discussion: Hello, stdin
Loop Up and Down
Discussion: Loop Up and Down
String Construction
Discussion: String Construction
More Simple
Discussion: More Simple
Whoa! Hold on There
Discussion: Whoa! Hold on There
Say It Again—Or Not
Discussion: Say It Again—Or Not
Deciphering scanf()
Discussion: Deciphering scanf()
What is Nothing?
Discussion: What is Nothing?
On the Case
Discussion: On the Case
Bits and Pieces
Discussion: Bits and Pieces
Teeny Tiny Math
Discussion: Teeny Tiny Math
It Just Can’t Be Done
Discussion: It Just Can’t Be Done
Misallocation
Discussion: Misallocation
Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mod
Discussion: Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mod
Superhero’s Secret Identity
Discussion: Superhero’s Secret Identity
Cursing Recursion
Discussion: Cursing Recursion
Time to Pull Out Your Hair
Discussion: Time to Pull Out Your Hair
You See It Everywhere
Discussion: You See It Everywhere
Calculating Nested Values
Discussion: Calculating Nested Values
Forget the sqrt() Function
Discussion: Forget the sqrt() Function
This Should Ring a Bell
Discussion: This Should Ring a Bell
More Math, but Fun This Time
Discussion: More Math, but Fun This Time

3.

Wrap Up

1 Lessons

Explore the impact of C programming puzzles on understanding, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Conclusion

4.

Appendix

1 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of additional resources for deeper understanding of C programming puzzles.
Further Reading
Certificate of Completion
Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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