
An introductory video for students in my Complete C Programming Course for Absolute Beginners!
C Programming Course - Curriculum:
Fundamentals of Programming in C (What is C? Getting Started!)
Summarized & Concise Material [Saving TONS of Time!]
OVER 100 Practical Exercises in C Programming!
Animated Explanation & Illustrations - Explaining "Hard Topics" EASY
C Programming Language Concepts & Usage
C Program Structure
Using Input & Output Functions in C Language
Usage of Variables - declaration | initialization | access [Variables in C Language]
Casting in C
Control Flow - if | if-else | switch-cases
Logical Operators in C Programming
Loops - while | do-while | for [C Programming loops]
Functions - declaration | definition | usage [Functions in General & C Programming]
1D Arrays - Why do we need them & How they can be used? [Arrays in C Language]
2D Arrays - Matrices [Matrix in C]
Introducing "#define"
Pointers - Time to Sweat! - Why | When | How - [Basic Pointers in C Programming]
Strings - Creating, Reading, Manipulating & Printing [Strings in C Language]
Recursion - Concept | Usage [Recursion usage in C Language]
Constants
Unions
Introduction to User & Developer concept in Programming in General
What is a Computer as a Unit? How will it be used in our programming course?
Computer Additional Common Parts which are going to be used for the development of our programs.
Learn how high-level programming languages are translated by a compiler into machine language, so the computer prints hello world when you run your program.
Introducing different IDEs for the development process using C Programming in our course.
Among the IDEs there are:
- CodeBlocks for C.
- Visual Studio for C.
- CodeLite using C Programming Language and Compiler.
- Visual Studio Code.
- others.
Download & Install CodeBlocks for C Programming Language Development
Start a new console project in code blocks, choose C, and open a default main.c template to write and run a hello world program by building and executing it.
Explore online compilers as a convenient alternative to local IDEs, with examples like online GDB and programming.com, and start coding while guarding your data privacy.
Mac users learn how to set up and start the C programming course by configuring a Mac development environment, with guidance on Mac vs Windows differences and installation steps.
Install Xcode, Apple's official IDE for macOS, to start coding in C, C++, Python, Ruby, and Swift. Download the correct version, sign in with your Apple ID, and you're ready.
Install and verify GCC on your Mac using the terminal, learn what the GNU Compiler Collection does, and confirm the setup with a gcc -v check.
Download and install CodeBlocks on Mac using the binary release from SourceForge, noting its beginner-friendly, lightweight, extensible, and free IDE with GCC support.
Create your first codeblocks project with the GCC compiler, choose a console application template, write a hello world program, then build and run to see the console output.
Downloading Visual Studio IDE for Windows
Getting stated working with Visual Studio in C Programming Language
Explore Visual Studio Code as a cross-platform, lightweight editor by downloading it for Windows, macOS, or Linux, then install and configure extensions, IntelliSense, and optional Git support.
Explore Visual Studio Code’s interface, extensions, and terminal to set up C/C++ development, install the C/C++ extension by Microsoft and Code Runner, and run hello world in C and C++.
Install the Java Development Kit and Eclipse IDE on Windows, configure a MinGW GCC compiler, create and run a Hello world C program in Eclipse, exploring build and run workflows.
Downloading and Installing CodeLite for Windows, including:
- MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows)
- LLVM (Low-Level Virtual Machine)
Getting started by creating and working on projects in C Programming Language
Learn basics of c program structure by writing your first program with int main as the entry point, braces for the block, using semicolons with stdio and stdlib for input/output.
Write and run your first C program using printf to display Hello Alphatech on the console, including stdio.h, int main, semicolons, return 0, and newline with \n.
Write a simple C program that uses printf to display your first name and last name, with a newline, on screen.
Write a simple C program that includes stdio.h, defines main, prints a first and last name on separate lines with printf and newline in the console.
Print a full name, age, and gender in C using printf, demonstrating two approaches: three separate printf calls and a single printf with backslash n for line breaks.
Demonstrates printing user details in c with three printf lines showing full name, age, and gender. Then consolidates into one printf line; includes stdio, int main, and newline escapes.
Write a C program that prints an isosceles triangle of asterisks, first with multiple printf commands, then with a single printf command.
Learn to print an isosceles triangle of asterisks in C using printf and newline spacing, then consolidate into a single printf call for centered lines.
Explore how to use comments in the C language, including single-line comments with // and multi-line blocks with /* */, to document code and describe programs that print names.
master format specification in c with printf, using placeholders such as %d, %f, and %c. learn to print text and numbers and control decimals for clear output.
Practice format specification through exercises and a downloadable PDF to build programming skills, test results by running code, and prepare for the next section in the C programming bootcamp.
Build a program that prints addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and remainder for five and two using format specifications, marking the first milestone toward a basic calculator.
Develop a simple C program to print a five-row by ten-column asterisk rectangle using a single function. Practice this hands-on exercise to build confidence for upcoming assignments.
Learn to print a 5 by 10 rectangle of asterisks in C using printf. Compare using five separate printf lines to a single printf with embedded backslash n for newlines.
Write a C program that prints a five-line, ten-column pattern of numbers and asterisks, where each line shows increasing numbers followed by remaining asterisks, using one or two print commands.
Learn to print a five by ten pattern of stars and numbers in C using printf and backslash n, exploring per-row versus single-printf approaches.
Learn to print an X shape made of five asterisks in C by starting with an X, then expand to a larger X using print commands and spaces to align.
Learn how to print an x shape in C by breaking the pattern into rows and columns, using spaces and printf with newline characters to build progressively larger x shapes.
Write a C program that prints your birth year by subtracting your age from the current year, gaining hands-on practice with simple arithmetic and output.
Learn to compute and print a birth year in C using a single printf statement by subtracting age from the current year, with integer formatting via %d.
Learn the fundamentals of variables and how to look at and work with them, guided by Vlad's cheat tips for beginners.
Explore the general concept of variables as boxes with type, name, content, and address, and see how data types like integers and strings are stored.
NOTICE: more on the scanf in the next video...
Learn how to declare an int variable, print using printf, and read user input with scanf in a simple console program that stores and displays num.
Write a C program that reads the current year and a user’s age from input, computes the birth year by subtraction, and prints the result for a generic, customer-ready solution.
Declare two int variables, read current year and age from user using scanf, then compute birth year by subtracting age from current year and print it with printf.
Write a C program that reads two double numbers as height and width, multiplies them to compute the rectangle area, and prints the result.
Develop a console program that uses double height and double width, reads them with scanf, computes the area by height times width, and prints the result with printf.
Explore casting in C by comparing integer and floating point operations; learn how dividing 5 by 2 yields 2 or 2.5 depending on the type.
Discover casting in C: convert integers to floating-point during division to obtain 2.5 instead of 2. Learn about implicit and explicit casting and when each applies.
Learn casting in the C programming bootcamp by reading three int grades and printing their exact floating-point average, preserving decimal precision without rounding.
Read three integer grades with scanf, then compute their average as double using casting or 3.0, and print the result with two decimals.
Build a weather station in C that converts Celsius and Fahrenheit using C to F: multiply by 1.8 and add 32; F to C: subtract 32 and divide by 1.8.
Swap without 3rd Variable?! Is it really possible?
I want to let you know that I’ve recently added a new Interview Question that may actually interest you - "Swap without 3rd Variable"
A very common question that is being asked in a lot of tech interviews - So you better check it out in the “Interview Questions” section of this course.
Oh, and there is also a FULL SOLUTION that I've added just for you :)
Enjoy!
Go To: ---> [Interview Questions] ---> Swap without 3rd Variable
See how to swap two integers in C using a temporary variable, with before-and-after prints and an explanation of why A = B; B = A; fails.
Explore variables in C programming by declaring, assigning, casting, and reading input. Learn about swaps and tackle interview questions to strengthen practical programming skills.
Master arithmetic sequences and progressions by identifying the common difference, a1, an, and n, and compute sums or missing values using formulas in C.
Learn to compute the nth term of an arithmetic sequence with a_n = a1 + (n-1)d, given a1 and d, and implement a program to print the result.
Calculate the nth term of an arithmetic sequence in C by applying a1 + (n-1)*d, reading a1, d, and n, then printing the result.
Write a program that reads the initial term and number of elements to compute s_n for an arithmetic sequence using the sum formula.
Calculate the sum of an arithmetic sequence in C by applying the formula (a1 + an) * n / 2, reading a1, an, and n, and printing the result.
Write a program that receives the hourly salary and the total hours worked for a given month. The program should calculate and print the employee's total monthly salary.
Write a C program that reads salary per hour and total hours worked, then calculates and prints the monthly salary by multiplying these values.
learn to write a C program that computes travel time from distance and speed, initialize variables, apply the time formula, and print the result to the screen.
Calculate driving time from A to B using distance and speed in km and km/h, derive hours, then compute remaining minutes and print hours and minutes.
Read an integer representing seconds and convert it to hours, minutes, and remaining seconds using division and remainder; example 4000 seconds equals 1 hour, 6 minutes, 40 seconds.
Convert total seconds read from the user into hours, minutes, and remaining seconds using division and remainder logic. Print the computed hours, minutes, and remaining seconds.
Learn to read a floating point value in C and print only its decimal part after the point. Explore a casting-based approach to extract the fractional part.
Learn to extract the integer and decimal parts from a floating point value in C. Use explicit casting to int and subtraction with scanf/printf, illustrated by 12.7.
Learn to write a C program that reads a three-digit number and calculates the sum of its digits by extracting units, tens, and hundreds.
Compute the sum of digits of a three-digit number by extracting units, tens, and hundreds with modulo and division, then print the result in C using scanf and printf.
Learn to write a C program that receives a three-digit number and prints its reversed digits by rearranging hundreds, tens, and units.
Learn to reverse a three-digit number in C by extracting units, tens, and hundreds with scanf, modulo, and division, then print the reversed number or compute it first and print.
Write a program that calculates the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) using the formula sqrt((x1 - x2)^2 + (y1 - y2)^2).
Read the coordinates x1, y1 and x2, y2 from the user, apply the distance formula using sqrt((x1-x2)^2 + (y1-y2)^2), and print the resulting distance in a C program.
Learn how to implement an efficient program that reads an integer x and prints x squared, x to the fourth, sixth, and eighth powers, comparing trivial and optimized approaches.
Read x from the user and compute x squared, x to the fourth, sixth, and eighth, then show an optimized approach that reuses powers to reduce multiplications.
This course has been optimized to meet the requirements and demands of students who are eager to learn the C Programming Language in the most easy and attractive manner. Including handpicked coding materials and over 100 exercises with full video solutions - this bestseller course is expected to provide you with everything you need to get started (for beginners) as well as provide you with beneficial knowledge if you're working at High-tech industry (especially in the Embedded, Microcontrollers, Cyber, and other domains).
About the Instructor
BSc in Computer Science & BSc in Electronic Engineering
Practical experience working as an Engineer at some of the leading High-tech companies such as “Mobileye - an Intel Company” as well as a Cyber Systems Startup.
Over 3 years of experience working as a lecturer in the Academy - teaching students from 3 different faculties.
This combination of the knowledge and experience gained over the years made me feel eager and passionate about sharing my knowledge with students.
It got me wonder - why not help so many students to learn c programming in an easy and fun way? I mean learning the c language can feel like a nightmare.. but C can be actually kind of fun - if we do it right!
And that's what I aim to achieve - Teaching you "C Programming" in plain English.
So I hope you're ready for our C Programming Language Bootcamp Journey! :)
Last Update 2025 - Who's this course for?
C students in college/university. Has been optimized to meet the needs of the beginner students.
High-tech employees, especially but not limited to, at the Embedded Systems, Microcontrollers, and Cyber Security domains.
Absolute beginners and hobbyists who want to get the first taste of programming using the c language.
So if you belong into one of these - then I think you're ABSOLUTELY going to LOVE this course!
What is C Programming Language?
C Language is the “mother” of all programming languages.
C first appeared almost 50 years ago and has been used for the development of:
Operating Systems - C as its core.
Core parts of famous databases (such as Oracle and MySQL) - Yes, even MySQL was developed using C.
Cyber-Systems - I personally was programming C to develop a cyber system.
Smart Homes & Smart Cities
Systems including Sensors and Micro Controllers (especially in Embedded Systems) - Common usage to programming an MCU using C Programming Language.
Also, if you're familiar with Python Programming Language - then you better know that a lot of Python efficient libraries are actually implemented in C.
“C Language is definitely here to STAY!”
C is HIGHLY USEFUL & HIGHLY EFFICIENT.
Also, it’s considered that by learning C Programming you’re definitely going to make your programming fundamentals VERY STRONG.
And finally to answer a question that a lot of you may have - there is a HIGH DEMAND for C Developers in the market - at both large companies as well as startups - and the salaries are usually PRETTY HIGH! :)
So C Programming - usually pays off.
[C Programming - Course Information]
In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of programming using C Language - including different concepts such as:
Programming Concepts (General + C Language)
Input & Output (what it is and how it can be used in C)
How variables work
Conditions & Control Flow (controlling the execution flow of a C Program)
Different types of Loops (including For, While, and Do-While in C)
Functions
Arrays in C
Pointers
Using Strings in C Programming
Recursions (Concepts + C Usage)
Constants
Unions
And maybe some additional sections in C Programming Language
Each and every one of the major topics are being taught with plenty of exercises (of course, in C Programming Language) with full video solutions.
[Sections Structure]
At every section, you will be given with:
Introduction to the General Concept without the C language.
Implementing Concept in C Programming Language.
Hands-On Exercises Challenges + FULL VIDEO SOLUTION - using C Programming.
Cool Milestones such as:
Developing a Calculator in C.
Developing your own Weather Station in C.
C Password Guess Program.
And many more "c" Cool Milestones that will make you feel how the Theoretical and Practical knowledge are getting together!
Additional Sections - OPTIONAL.
By the end of the course - you should be able to analyze and solve various c programming problems on your own.
So if you're a Total Beginner, a student or you're just curious about the topic – this course is ABSOLUTELY FOR YOU!
*Also, if you're a Programmer who wants to make a Career Change to C Programming (from Python Programming, JavaScript and Web Development, C#, or any other).
Should you enroll?
If you're still unsure - then no worries. I'm so confident about my course and what it will teach you so that you get Udemy's 30-day money-back guarantee.
Doubts - Out. Enroll "C" - In.
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