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Software Design Patterns in C

Name: Software Design Patterns in C
Price: 59 USD
Author: Adam Tornhill

Gain insights into software design patterns in C, explore their implementation, discover underlying principles, and learn to build a vocabulary for better communication and coding practices.

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42 lessons

2h 45min

Created by Adam Tornhill

What's included

42 lessons across 8 modules
7 quizzes with instant feedback
AI Tutor on every lesson

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What You'll Learn

Explain how design patterns serve as communication tools to manage complexity in C development
Identify design, architectural, and language-level pattern categories and their purposes in C
Implement the First-Class ADT pattern in C using incomplete types and controlled lifecycle APIs
Build finite state machines in C using the State pattern with function pointers and context structs
Apply the Strategy pattern in C to swap algorithms and reduce conditional logic via function pointers
Implement Observer in C with registration and push/pull notifications using void* and callbacks
Construct an event-driven C design using the Reactor pattern with an event loop and handler registry

Learning Roadmap

42 Lessons7 Quizzes

Introduction to Pattern in C

Get familiar with software design patterns in C, addressing complexity and enhancing development.

Patterns in Software

Why Do We Need Patterns in Software Development?

Overview

Pattern Categories

Quiz: Introduction to Pattern in C

The First-Class ADT Pattern

Get started with decoupling interfaces from implementations using 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

The State Pattern

5 Lessons

Break apart the complexities of the State Pattern for efficient state management in C.

The Strategy Pattern

5 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of the Strategy pattern for flexible and maintainable software design.

The Observer Pattern

5 Lessons

Dig into the Observer pattern's decoupling, dependency management, efficiency, implementation, and complexities in C.

The Reactor Pattern

6 Lessons

Follow the process of implementing the Reactor pattern for efficient event-driven applications.

Idiomatic Expressions

10 Lessons

Master idiomatic expressions in C for enhanced code efficiency, safety, and maintainability.

Conclusion

Learn how to use design patterns in C to improve productivity and software quality.

Conclusion

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

About this course

WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE

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 to change that by demonstrating that it is possible to use patterns in C programs and how it adds benefits to C programmers. You will learn why design patterns are more of a communication tool than technical solutions, and how patterns let you build and share a common vocabulary that simplifies communication. The course presents a number of patterns and explains how to implement them in C. Each pattern is introduced via the problem it solves and the domains where the pattern can be used. We also discuss the underlying design principles as well as the trade-offs when applying the pattern. Finally, the course covers a set of coding idioms that will guide you when applying design patterns in C.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adam Tornhill

Adam Tornhill is a programmer who combines degrees in engineering and psychology. He's the founder of codescene.com where he designs tools for software analysis, and a frequent speaker at software conferences.

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