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An In-Depth Understanding of Memory and Pointers in C
Delve into pointers and memory in C, exploring memory management, arrays, strings, functions, dynamic memory, structures, and linked lists to write efficient, effective code.
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106 Lessons
4 Projects
20h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- A working knowledge of the C language
- An understanding of memory layers and their inner workings
- The ability to write code using pointers efficiently
- Mastery of crucial data structures, such as linked lists and binary search trees
- An understanding of how to prepare for C language job interviews
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with memory and pointers, key concepts, and common errors in C.
2.
Stack and Local Memory
Stack and Local Memory
Discover the logic behind stack operations, function calls, memory allocation, and scope in C.
3.
Passing Arguments to Functions
Passing Arguments to Functions
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Work your way through passing arguments by value and reference, and manipulating pointers.
4.
Pointer Arithmetic Basics
Pointer Arithmetic Basics
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Break down complex ideas in pointer arithmetic, covering sizes, addition, subtraction, comparisons, and invalid operations.
5.
Pointers and Arrays
Pointers and Arrays
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Solve problems in managing arrays with pointers, arithmetic, decaying, and function passing in C.
6.
Pointers and Strings
Pointers and Strings
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Tackle pointers and strings through memory representation, constant strings, pointer arithmetic, and practical challenges.
7.
Pointers and Functions
Pointers and Functions
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Practice using function pointers in C for dynamic function calls and flexible code.
8.
Complex Pointer Declarations
Complex Pointer Declarations
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Break down complex pointer declarations in C, using rules and examples for clarity.
9.
Heap and Dynamic Memory
Heap and Dynamic Memory
12 Lessons
12 Lessons
Walk through heap memory, dynamic allocation functions, Valgrind, and common errors in C.
10.
Structures
Structures
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Work your way through struct definitions, arrays, dynamic allocation, padding, copies, and coding challenges.
11.
Practicing Everything with Linked Lists
Practicing Everything with Linked Lists
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Apply your skills to manage linked lists, covering insertion, challenges, comparisons with arrays, and efficient techniques.
12.
Genericity Using Void Pointers
Genericity Using Void Pointers
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Dig into void pointers for flexible and type-agnostic memory manipulation in C.
13.
Advanced Memory Manipulation
Advanced Memory Manipulation
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Follow the process of advanced memory manipulation, implementing custom functions, and understanding endianness.
14.
Project Prep: Binary Search Trees
Project Prep: Binary Search Trees
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Master the implementation and operations of Binary Search Trees in C through practical tips, pseudocode, and playground exercises.
15.
Conclusion
Conclusion
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Learn how to use memory management and pointer techniques for advanced programming tasks.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is intended to thoroughly understand pointers in C and low-level memory operations. It introduces the fundamentals of pointers and memory in C using a step-by-step approach to basic and advanced concepts.
This course is divided into several sections. It starts with memory and pointers, and the common errors associated with them. Next, you will get a comprehensive overview of C pointers, including memory management, arrays, strings, functions, complex declarations, dynamic memory, structures, and linked lists. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of pointers and memory in C from the ground up. You will begin by comprehending the problem and why the current concepts are unsuitable for solving it. This course will help you find the best solution to understanding fundamental concepts using a breakdown approach.
By the end of this course, you will be able to write better, more efficient, and effective codes by using the understanding of how pointers and memory work in C.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andrei
I am a Computer Science graduate and I work as a C/C++ Software Engineer in the Automotive Industry. My passion for programming and tech began when I was 13 years old when I started wondering how computers and software work.
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