Software Design Patterns in C

Course Overview

Software design patterns are a valuable tool in any software developer's skill set. However, most design patterns are described in the context of an object-oriented programming language such as C++ or Java. The C language is sadly absent in the pattern literature. This course is here t... See More

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Hands-on coding environments

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Faster than videos

Videos are holding you back. The average video tutorial is spoken at 150 words per minute, while you can read at 250. That‘s why our courses are text-based.

No set-up required

Start learning immediately instead of fiddling with SDKs and IDEs. It‘s all on the cloud.

Progress you can show

Built in assessments let you test your skills. Completion certificates let you show them off.

Hands-on coding environments

You don’t get better at swimming by watching others. Coding is no different. Practice as you learn with live code environments inside your browser.

Faster than videos

Videos are holding you back. The average video tutorial is spoken at 150 words per minute, while you can read at 250. That‘s why our courses are text-based.

No set-up required

Start learning immediately instead of fiddling with SDKs and IDEs. It‘s all on the cloud.

Progress you can show

Built in assessments let you test your skills. Completion certificates let you show them off.

Course Contents

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1. Introduction to Pattern in C

Patterns in Software

Why Do We Need Patterns in Software Development?

Overview

Pattern Categories

Quiz: Introduction to Pattern in C

2. The First-Class ADT Pattern

Reflections on First-Class ADT

Why We Need First-Class ADT Pattern

Implementing the First-Class ADT Pattern

Consequences of the First-Class ADT pattern

Quiz: The First-Class ADT Pattern

3. The State Pattern

Reflections on State Pattern

Different Strategies for Implementing State Machines

Implementing State Machines With the State Pattern

Benefits and Consequences of Using State Pattern

Quiz: The State Pattern

4. The Strategy Pattern

Reflections on Strategy

Example

Implementing the Strategy Pattern

Consequences of Using the Strategy Pattern

Quiz: The Strategy Pattern

5. The Observer Pattern

Reflections on Observer

Theory of the Observer Pattern

Implementing the Observer Pattern

Consequences of Using the Observer Pattern

Quiz: The Observer Pattern

6. The Reactor Pattern

Reflections on Reactor

Investigate a Pattern for Event Driven Applications

Implementing the Reactor Pattern - Part 1

Implementing the Reactor Pattern - Part 2

Consequences and Comparison

Quiz: The Reactor Pattern

7. Idiomatic Expressions

Reflections on the Idioms

Idiomatic Expressions in C

SIZEOF TO VARIABLES

Initialize Compound Types with `0`

Array Size by Division

Magic Numbers as Variables

Named Parameters

Assertion Context

Constants to the Left

Quiz: Idiomatic Expressions

8. Conclusion

Conclusion