C Programming, An Introduction

LENGTH OF COURSE:
 3-5 Days

DESCRIPTION: The course will concentrate on the basics of C programming and how this language compares to other programming languages. Students will evaluate programming techniques and facilities that are available in a typical C environment. In addition, students will learn how to design and code programs that not only work but use efficient coding techniques.

PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge of programming concepts and some exposure to data processing terminology.

INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: A combination of Lecture, Exercises, and Labs (when/where available).

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for the student that needs to quickly gain an understanding of the C programming language and code programs using industry standard techniques.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Introduction to C fundamentals
    • Programming
    • Other languages
    • Operating Systems Overview
    • Why C ?
    • Program Preparation
  • Writing programs in ANSI C
  • Variables, Data Types, and Arithmetic
    • Variables
    • Data Types and Constants
    • Arithmetic Expressions
  • Program Loops and Controls
    • The FOR statement
    • The WHILE statement
    • The DO statement
    • BREAKS and CONTINUE
    • Other controls
  • Decision Structures
    • The IF statement
    • Compounded statements
    • ELSE usage
    • Flags and conditional operators
  • Array Processing
    • Initializing Arrays
    • Multidimension Arrays


  • Functions
    • Arguments and Variables
    • Returning Function Results
    • Functions and Arrays
    • Global Variables
    • Automatic and Static Variables
    • Recursive functions
  • Structures
    • Functions and Structures
  • Character Strings
    • Fixed & Variable Strings
      • Escape Characters
    • Pointers and Structures
    • Operations of Bits
    • Preprocessor Usage
    • Input and Output Operations
      • Character I/O
      • File I/O
      • Special Functions
    • Advanced Features
    • Common Programming Mistakes
    • Major Differences in ANSI C
    • Programming for performance


  • C and C++Programming Tips and Techniques


FROM OUR STUDENT EVALUATIONS...
"Presentation was done very well and the book had many useful examples."

Steven Brown

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