C Programming for Everybody

Overview

Learning the foundational elements of C can help anyone interested in programming increase their proficiency in languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python. In C Programming for Everybody, you’ll learn the history of C and C syntax as you build foundational programming knowledge with C. Apply your knowledge to several exercises throughout each course as you move into more advanced concepts. This specialization allows you to go at your own pace, giving you control over how to approach more complex exercises. Regardless of the programming language you’re familiar with, C Programming for Everybody is perfect for both programming novices and seasoned programmers looking to get a refresher on the C programming basics.

Syllabus

Course 1: Exploring C
Course 2: Programming in C
Course 3: Data Structures in C
Course 4: Building Objects in C

Courses

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20 hours 33 minutes
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In this course, learn how Python was built in C and, by extension, languages like Java and JavaScript. Review object-oriented programming syntax from several languages and use your knowledge of C to build a library that integrates high-level data structures like strings, lists, and dictionaries. Learn how to make your program run as efficiently as possible by covering memory allocation, de-allocation, and object lifecycle.
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15 hours 30 minutes
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Covering dynamic memory allocation for optimizing memory utilization, Data Structures in C explores ways to handle multiple variables collectively. In this course, you’ll delve into the central concept of pointers for managing the storage and retrieval of memory. Explore and understand structures, a C-specific user-defined data type combining assorted data items.
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11 hours 15 minutes
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The C programming language is heavily influential in the world of coding and helps run some of the most powerful computer programs in the world. In Exploring C, examine the historical context and impact of C on the development of programming over the past 50 years. In this course, you’ll compare and contrast C with the programming language Python, review how to code in C and gain an understanding of the nuances of computer programming.
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13 hours 16 minutes
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C remains one of the most popular languages thanks to its portability and efficiency, and laying the groundwork for many programming languages like C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python. In this course, you’ll dive deeper into the syntax of C, learning the functions of the language and how to properly apply them within an algorithm. Identify types, operators, and expressions within C to build recursive functions and examine the role of the C preprocessor in achieving software portability.