This hands on C programming course provides a comprehensive introduction to the ANSI C language, emphasizing portability and structured design. Students are introduced to all major language elements including fundamental data types, flow control, and standard function libraries. Thorough treatment is given to the topics of string and character manipulation, dynamic memory allocation, standard I/ O, macro definition, and the C runtime library. The course explains the use of aggregate structures, unions, and pointers early on so the students can practice extensively in the hands on labs. Structured programming constructs and varargs functions are also covered. Emphasis is given to the processing of command line arguments and environment variables so students will be able to write flexible, user-friendly programs. The course also includes coverage of portability tips drawn from experienced programmers working in production environments. Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

Topics Covered

Overview of C • Operating System Independence • Design Goals and Capabilities • Flavors of C Compiler Directives and the C Preprocessor • Compile-Time Directives • Use of typedef • C Preprocessor Syntax Fundamental Data Types, Storage Classes, and Scope • Fundamental Data Types and Qualifiers • Constants and Strings • Storage Classes • Scope and Block Structure • Scope and Data Hiding • Data Initialization Pointers and Dynamic Allocation • Advantages of Pointers • User of Pointers • Pointer and Address Arithmetic • Dynamic Storage Allocation • sizeof Operator • Double Indirection Macros • Functions vs. Inlining • Purpose of Macros • Use of Macros o Making Code More Readable o Auto Adjustment of Compile Time Values o Conditional Compilation o Making Code Portable o Simplifying Complex Access Calculations • Advanced Micro Design Tips • Using Macros to Help Write Portable Programs • When to Use a Macro instead of a Function • Using Macros for Debugging Arrays • Purpose of Arrays • Declaring an Array • Initializing an Array • Addressing Elements • Stepping Through an Array • Variable Size Arrays • Arrays of Pointers • Arrays of Strings • Passing an Array to a Function • Dynamic Memory Allocation • Multidimensional Arrays Basic Formatted I/ O • Standard I/ O Library • Character Set Encoding • Standard Input and Output • Character I/ O Functions • Formatted I/ O Functions • String Constants Program Debugging • Problem Analysis • Instrumenting with printif • Instrumenting with ctrace • The Purpose of Debuggers • How Not to Use Debuggers • Symbolic Debuggers Operators and Expressions • Arithmetic, Logical, and Bit Operators • Precedence and Associativity • Assignment and Casting • The Conditional Operator Flow Control Constructs • Conditional Constructs: if, switch • Looping Constructs: while, do, for • Programming Style Functions (Subroutines) • Purpose of Functions • Functions vs. Inlining • Automatic Variables • The Argument Stack • Passing By Value • Passing By Reference • Declaring External Functions • Function Prototyping • ANSI Prototyping • The _NO_PROTO Compiler Symbol • Varargs Functions • Passing a Function as an Argument • Designing Functions for Reusability • Calling a Function from Another Language • Returning a Dynamically Allocated Value Using Double Indirection • Casting the Return Value of a Function • Recursion and Reentrancy Structures • Purpose of Structures • Defining and Declaring Structures • Accessing Members • Pointers to Structures • Dynamic Memory Allocation • Passing a Structure to a Function o As a Pointer o Passing the Actual Structure

Who should attend

Anybody who is interested in studying Programming Job Seekers who want to start thier career in Information Technology Institute Experience professional who wants to learn about C and get thorough with it

Pre-requisites

Computers basics

What you need to bring

Computer Installed with any of the code block versions.below is the link to download it.

Key Takeaways

Learn how to program with detailed understanding and reasoning for each syntax and do's and don'ts in computer programming.