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C Programming for Experienced Engineers

Delve into control flow, decision statements, loops, functions, pointers, recursion, and more. Gain insights into I/O and bitwise operators through 100+ examples to enhance your C programming skills.

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If you’re looking to level up your C programming skills, then you’re in the right place. You will start with learning about control flow and decision statements. You will then move on to loops, functions, and pointers. In the latter half of the course you will take on recursion, multi-dimensional arrays, I/O, and bitwise operators. Throughout the course, you will study over 100 carefully designed examples aimed to enhance your understanding of the C language. By the time you finish this course, you will be able to use more advanced functionality in your C programs.

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TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Variables

Strings

Functions

Loops

Pointers

Arrays

Recursion

Structures

Conditional Statements

Learning Roadmap

117 Lessons77 Challenges

Getting Started

Get familiar with mastering advanced C programming concepts and engaging in structured coding challenges.

Who Should take this Course and Why?

Lesson Structure

Basic Control Flow

Discover the logic behind control instructions and practical applications in C.

Introduction

Example 1: Round Off to Another Integer's Multiple

Example 2: Conversion from Cartesian to Polar Coordinates

Example 3: Swap Two Variables

Example 4: Weight Conversions

Example 5: Calculate the Dimensions of a Paper Given the Size

Example 6: Solve the Denomination Problem

Example 7: Distance Between the Two Points

Decision Making

13 Lessons

Master the steps to write decision-making programs using practical examples in C.

Loops

16 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of loop control, from ecological simulations to generating number patterns and Fibonacci series.

Functions

7 Lessons

Solve problems in C functions for modularity, LCM, GCD, prime factors, and Pascal's Triangle.

Pointers

5 Lessons

See how it works to manipulate memory directly with pointers and various computational functions.

Recursion

9 Lessons

Piece together the parts of recursion in C programming with practical examples.

Preprocessor

6 Lessons

Step through preprocessor macros to enhance coding, maintainability, and practical applications.

Arrays

12 Lessons

Get started with arrays to store, manage, and manipulate data efficiently through practical examples.

10.

Multi-Dimensional Arrays

6 Lessons

Examine multi-dimensional arrays for operations like transpose, addition, multiplication, and traversal.

11.

Strings

14 Lessons

Enhance your skills in string manipulation, common functions, and practical applications in C.

12.

Structures

6 Lessons

Map out the steps for using structures, sorting dates, and creating linked lists, stacks, and queues.

13.

File IO

5 Lessons

Follow the process of handling files, reading, sorting, encrypting, and copying data efficiently.

14.

Bitwise Operators

3 Lessons

Master the steps to use bitwise operators for advanced data manipulation and representation.

15.

Miscellaneous Features

4 Lessons

Learn how to use function pointers, variable arguments, and bit fields in C.

16.

The Final Note

Look at enhancing C skills with practical examples and feedback opportunities.

Conclusion

Write a Shell in C

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Course Author:

Yashavant Kanetkar

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