​​This course will help you learn C by helping you understand fundamentals and the libraries and tools that make up the C ecosystem.

clang.tar.gz

RunC

RunCwithGNUflags

RunCwithlmflag

Run_go_file 

RunC-without_warning_flag

Compile-only

doNothing

Posix

RunCFileGo

Compile-go-file

Compile-go-debugging-file

OpenMP

Make

MPI4Threads

MPI8Threads

Octave

RunC-without_warning_flag-KS

The incredibly efficient and powerful C language forms the basis for many other languages like C++ and Java. It allows you to interact directly with memory and perform low-level computer operations, enhancing your programming skills and understanding. This makes it an excellent choice for enhancing your programming skills.

This course covers fundamental programming concepts in C, including data types, control flow, functions, input/output, and memory management. It also covers more advanced topics such as compilation, debugging, and parallel programming. The content is comprehensive yet concise, making it accessible to learners at various levels.

By taking this course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of C that will serve as a strong foundation for your programming career. Whether in the early stages of your career or looking to deepen your knowledge, this course will equip you with the skills and insights needed to excel in programming and beyond.

Learn C from Scratch

# A balancing act

Our approach is to use interpreted languages like Python, R, Octave/MATLAB, etc., for *prototyping*—that is, for exploring small
amounts of data, for developing an approach, and algorithms, for
analyzing data and generating graphics. 

We consider implementing computationally heavy tasks, simulations, or time-consuming series of operations in C. 

Using interpreted languages for prototyping and C for performance is a sweet spot that helps balance the development speed with the performance.

On the practical side, the nature of C makes it optimal for many processing-based applications:





Be mindful of whether C is the right tool for the task, weighing its efficiency against the convenience of interpreted languages for prototyping.

The Bottom Line

Introduction to C Programming

Data Types in C

C Operators and C Expressions

Control Flow in C

Functions in C

Complex Data Types

Stack vs. Heap

Pointers in C

C String

Input and Output Stream

Macros and the C Preprocessor

Header Files, Compiling, and Linking

Write a Shell in C

C Debugger

Code Profiling

Parallel Programming in C

Project: Using a Bootstrapped t-test

Conclusion

Miscellaneous

Appendix: Setting Up the Environment

The Bottom Line

A balancing act