C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course
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C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course
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Master C programming syntax and structures for building complex applications.
Develop skills in managing memory dynamically with malloc, calloc, and realloc.
Implement data structures like arrays, strings, structures, and unions in C.
Gain a deep understanding of pointers and how they interact with arrays and functions.
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There are 9 modules in this course
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive C programming bootcamp provides an in-depth exploration of the C language, from its fundamentals to more advanced topics. You'll learn how to write, compile, and execute C programs effectively while mastering essential concepts such as variables, operators, functions, loops, and memory management. This course is designed to ensure that you not only understand theoretical concepts but also gain practical experience by working on real-world coding exercises and projects. As you progress, you will delve deeper into C's functionality with topics like arrays, strings, pointers, and dynamic memory management. You will also explore structures and unions to understand complex data handling in C. Additionally, recursive functions and recursion-based problem-solving techniques will help you enhance your algorithmic thinking. The course offers numerous hands-on examples, providing you with practical tools to build and optimize efficient C programs. By engaging with this structured learning path, you will get to apply your knowledge in multiple scenarios that will challenge your coding skills and help you become proficient in C programming. Each module contains video lessons followed by practical examples and quizzes to reinforce your learning, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the language. This course is ideal for beginners who want to start programming in C, as well as intermediate learners looking to solidify their skills. A basic understanding of computers and logical thinking is helpful, but no prior programming experience is required. The difficulty level is beginner to intermediate, and you will gradually build confidence through every section. By the end of the course, you will be able to write C programs from scratch, implement various algorithms and data structures, manage memory dynamically, work with pointers efficiently, and apply recursion to solve complex problems. You will also gain a deep understanding of structures, unions, and how to optimize your code for better performance.
In this module, we will introduce you to the foundational concepts of C programming. You'll explore variables, operators, and conditional statements while learning how to use them effectively in real-world coding scenarios. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of how basic programming constructs are implemented in C.
What's included
13 videos1 reading
13 videos•Total 64 minutes
- Comment Lines in C•4 minutes
- Variables in C•5 minutes
- Installation•1 minute
- Arithmetic Operators, Shorthand Arithmetic, Increment & Decrement•6 minutes
- Relational Operators•2 minutes
- Logical Operators•2 minutes
- Ternary Operators•5 minutes
- Bit-wise Operators•11 minutes
- Conditional Statements: If, If-Else Statements•10 minutes
- Nested If Statement•6 minutes
- Else If Ladder•5 minutes
- Switch Statement•3 minutes
- Example for Switch•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resource•10 minutes
In this module, we will dive into C’s looping constructs, covering essential loops like while, for, and do-while. You'll understand the differences between these loops and how to apply them effectively in your programs, including examples such as factorial and sum calculations.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 37 minutes
- While Loop•10 minutes
- While Loop Example•4 minutes
- Sum of Digits in a Given Number•4 minutes
- For Loop•5 minutes
- Finding Factorial of a Given Number Using For Loop•4 minutes
- Replacing For Loop with While Loop•2 minutes
- Do-while Loop•5 minutes
- Do-while Loop Example•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Looping Statements in C - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover the fundamentals of C functions, from their components to their different categories. You'll also learn how to pass parameters to functions and enhance your programming skills with real-world function examples.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 70 minutes
- Function & Its Components•16 minutes
- Categories of Functions•7 minutes
- Factorial Using Functions•7 minutes
- GCD Using Functions•7 minutes
- Sum of Digits Using Functions•5 minutes
- Parameter Passing Mechanisms•21 minutes
- Example Program on Parameter Passing Mechanisms•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Functions in C - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to storage classes and recursion in C. We will discuss how storage classes control the scope and lifetime of variables, and how recursion can simplify solving complex problems like the Fibonacci series and factorial calculation.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 53 minutes
- Storage Classes & Types - In Detail Explanation•23 minutes
- Auto vs Static Storage Class•5 minutes
- Recursion in C•10 minutes
- Factorial Using Recursion•3 minutes
- Sum of n Numbers Using Recursion•3 minutes
- Fibonacci Series Using Recursion•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Storage Classes & Recursion in C - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore arrays in C, from simple one-dimensional arrays to complex multi-dimensional arrays. You will learn how to initialize arrays, perform search and sort operations, and manipulate arrays efficiently in your C programs.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 110 minutes
- 1D Array & Compile-time Initialization•18 minutes
- Run-time Initialization & Finding Sum of Elements in Array•8 minutes
- Linear Search in Arrays•14 minutes
- Finding Frequency of Given Element in a Sorted Array•10 minutes
- Sorting an Array•8 minutes
- 2D Arrays - Initialization, Reading & Displaying•24 minutes
- Working with 2D Arrays/Matrices - Programs•13 minutes
- Multi-Dimensional Arrays•16 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Arrays in C - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on string handling in C, covering everything from initialization and access to advanced operations such as string reversal and concatenation. You’ll gain hands-on experience manipulating strings to solve real-world problems.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 55 minutes
- String Initialization, Accessing & Displaying•35 minutes
- Copying Strings & Finding Length of Strings•8 minutes
- Finding Reverse of the Given String•4 minutes
- String Concatenation•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Strings in C - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to pointers and show how they allow direct memory access, which is crucial for efficient programming in C. You will also learn about pointer arithmetic, pointer-to-function usage, and how pointers enhance data handling.
What's included
12 videos1 assignment
12 videos•Total 100 minutes
- Understanding Pointers•16 minutes
- Double Pointers•11 minutes
- Example Program to Illustrate Pointer & Double Pointer•3 minutes
- Pointers as Parameters to Function•4 minutes
- Pointer to a Function•5 minutes
- Pointer Arithmetic•7 minutes
- Accessing String Using Pointers•3 minutes
- Finding Length of the String Using Pointers•6 minutes
- String Concatenation Using Pointers•6 minutes
- String Comparison Using Pointers•7 minutes
- Pointers & 1D Arrays•16 minutes
- Pointers & 2D Arrays•18 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Pointers - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on dynamic memory management in C. You'll learn how to allocate, reallocate, and free memory during runtime, helping you manage memory more effectively in your C programs.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 55 minutes
- Dynamic Memory Allocation Functions•21 minutes
- Malloc()•7 minutes
- Calloc()•15 minutes
- Realloc()•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Dynamic Memory Management - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover structures and unions in C. You’ll learn how to use structures to group related data and how unions optimize memory allocation for different data types. This section also includes practical examples to solidify your understanding.
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
9 videos•Total 118 minutes
- Structures - Syntax, Initialization & Example•22 minutes
- Array of Structures•14 minutes
- Array Within Structures•15 minutes
- Structure Within Another Structure•13 minutes
- Methods of Passing Structure to a Function•12 minutes
- Structures & Pointers•15 minutes
- Unions•12 minutes
- Example - Unions•1 minute
- Enum & Typedef•14 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Structures & Unions - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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C programming is a foundational programming language used to write software, system applications, and perform tasks requiring efficiency and control over hardware. It is known for its speed, simplicity, and wide use in operating systems, embedded systems, and other critical areas. Learning C is essential because it forms the basis for understanding many modern programming languages and is still heavily used in industries requiring high-performance computing, like gaming, telecommunications, and hardware development.
The C Programming Bootcamp is a comprehensive course that covers everything from the basics to advanced concepts in C programming. You will learn the fundamental syntax, operators, data types, loops, functions, memory management, structures, pointers, and more. The course includes practical examples and exercises to ensure you understand how to apply these concepts to real-world programming challenges.
Upon completion, you will be proficient in writing C programs, solving problems using loops, functions, and recursion, handling arrays, strings, and pointers, as well as managing dynamic memory. You will have a solid understanding of the internal workings of C, such as memory allocation and manipulation, and be able to apply this knowledge in building efficient and robust applications.
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