INTERACTIVE COURSE

Software Design Patterns in C

Intermediate

42 Lessons

2h 45min

Certificate of Completion

AI Explanations

19 Playgrounds

7 Quizzes

19 Illustrations

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 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 ...Show More

Course Content

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

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

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

The Strategy Pattern

Reflections on Strategy Example Implementing the Strategy Pattern Consequences of Using the Strategy Pattern Quiz: The Strategy Pattern