Advanced Programming Techniques in C

Gain insights into pointers, arrays, strings, and structures in C. Explore function pointers and bitwise operations. Discover recursion, memory allocation, and effective debugging techniques.

Intermediate

146 Lessons

10h

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Gain insights into pointers, arrays, strings, and structures in C. Explore function pointers and bitwise operations. Discover recursion, memory allocation, and effective debugging techniques.

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179 Playgrounds

15 Challenges

26 Quizzes

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179 Playgrounds

15 Challenges

26 Quizzes

Course Overview

In this course, you will learn advanced programming techniques in C. This course is perfect for you if you have prior knowledge of programming concepts, like data types, variables, loops, conditional statements, and functions in C. You will start by covering the most common secondary data types including: pointers, arrays, strings, structures, and enums. You will then learn some more advanced concepts around functions such as function pointers, typecasting, bitwise operators, and bit fields. In the latter...Show More

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with advanced C concepts, including pointers, functions, and Linux programming.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Pointers

Unpack the core of pointers, memory addresses, pointer operators, and multi-level indirection.

Memory Addresses

Introduction to Pointers Pointer Operators Double Pointers More Pointer Types Challenge: Calculate the Area and Perimeter Solution Review: Calculate the Area and Perimeter Quiz on Pointers

Arrays

Examine array concepts, initialization, memory allocation, bounds, and element manipulation in C.

What is an Array?Initializing Arrays Arrays and Memory Accessing an Out of Bound Index

Printing Addresses and Accessing Elements of an Array Defining the Size of an Array Copying Arrays Challenge: Multiply Array Elements by 3 Solution Review: Multiply Array Elements by 3 Quiz on Arrays

Strings

Enhance your skills in string manipulation, including traversal, handling multi-word inputs, and converting strings to integers.

Introduction to Strings Traversing Strings Difference Between a Numeric Array and a String Multi-Word Strings Pointers and Strings

Challenge: Convert a String Into an Integer

Solution Review: Convert String Into an Integer

Quiz on Strings

String Functions

Dig into C string functions, from library utilities to custom implementations and challenges.

Standard Library Functions Finding String Length Copying String Concatenating Two Strings Converting String to Uppercase Comparing Two Strings Outputting Strings Challenge: Generate the Nth Fibonacci Word Solution Review: Generate the Nth Fibonacci Word Quiz on String Functions

Structures

15 Lessons

Manage data efficiently using C structures, focusing on memory alignment, functionality, and complex data handling.

Union

6 Lessons

Master the steps to efficiently use unions in C for memory management and data handling.

Enumerations

4 Lessons

Learn how to use enums for efficient, readable, and organized data management in C programming.

Function Pointers

5 Lessons

Unpack the core of calling functions via addresses, using `qsort()`, and array-based function pointers in C.

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Variable Argument Lists

5 Lessons

Work your way through harnessing variable argument lists for flexible function calls.

11.

Working With Bits

18 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of bit manipulation in C for efficient programming and conversion tasks.

12.

Recursion

11 Lessons

Explore recursion forms, mathematical sum, factorial calculations, applications, and recursive challenges solutions.

13.

Classical Recursive Problems

4 Lessons

Focus on solving recursive problems like Towers of Hanoi and Beckett's Problem.

14.

Static and Dynamic Memory Allocation

8 Lessons

Master the steps to static and dynamic memory allocation in C, including practical implementation.

15.

Type casting and Typedef

5 Lessons

Break down type casting, typedef, variable length structures, and malloc() usage in C.

16.

C Under Linux

8 Lessons

Discover the logic behind using C in Linux, focusing on processes, forking, signals.

17.

Command Line Arguments

3 Lessons

Break apart command line argument usage and handling in C programming for various operations.

18.

Creating Libraries

7 Lessons

Find out about creating and using static and dynamic libraries in C.

19.

Debugging C Programs

8 Lessons

Take a closer look at debugging C programs using gdb, traditional testing, and unit testing.

Write a Shell in C

Project

20.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Investigate advancing C skills with further courses and hands-on practice in C++.

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