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C Programming for Beginners - Complete Tutorial

Name: C Programming for Beginners - Complete Tutorial
Rating: 4.4 (52 reviews)

Become a comfortable & confident C Programmer with clear, concise, hands-on tutorial quickly and easily. Learn Pointers!

Created bySandip Bhattacharya

Last updated 9/2023

English

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of the C Programming Language clearly and easily
Create your first C Program and be comfortable with creating more complex programs
Over 60 Practical Exercises!
Understand Data types, Variables, Statements, Operators, If-Else, Loops, Arrays, Strings, Functions, Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures with hands-on coding
Summarized & Concise Material [Saving Tons of Time!]
Learn one of the most popular and widely used languages in the world
Understand the core language that most modern OOP-based languages are based on
Learn how to write high-quality code by following the best practices
Apply for entry level programming positions

Course content

11 sections • 114 lectures • 8h 26m total length

Introduction to Section 11:37
Exercise Files0:04
Why should you learn C?1:59
The Brief History of C language2:21
Explore the origins of the C language from Dennis Ritchie's 1972 creation at Bell Labs, through Unix, BCPL, and B, to ANSI C and the C99 standard.
C is a Middle-Level Language1:13
Combine high-level features with low-level speed and control, enabling system programming and application programming with C. Promote portability by allowing memory and CPU register access across platforms.
C is a Structured Language2:16
C is a structured programming language that divides problems into blocks like if-else, switch-case, and for, while, or do-while loops, with functions forming modular building blocks.
Compilers vs Interpreters2:30
C Character Set1:18
Constants in C1:38
Variables in C4:33
Explore how C variables map to memory and are declared. Use examples like int x = 3 and char ch = 'y' to show local, global, and parameter scopes.
Keywords in C language1:26
Identifiers in C2:29
What is an IDE?3:13
The lecture explains that a C IDE bundles an editor, compiler, linker, and loader to create and run programs, while offering debugging and code-completion features for productive development.
Build Your First C Program - Hello World2:54
Comments in C1:27
Preprocessor in C0:33
Header file in C1:24
main() function in C1:53
Learn how the main() function starts program execution in C, with int main() returning an integer and return 0 signaling successful exit, and curly braces grouping statements.
printf() function in C1:17
Learn how printf prints text to the screen, uses double quotes to identify strings like Hello World, and ends statements with semicolons in C.
Escape Sequence in C1:19
What is Indentation in Programming?2:09
C Program for Calculating and Printing Simple Interest7:48
C Program for Calculating and Printing Simple Interest from User Input3:33

Expression in C language0:37
Data Types in C2:35
Integer and Float Conversions in C3:12
Understand implicit type conversions in C: integer operations yield integers, real operations yield reals, mixed operations promote integers to real, and assignments promote or demote values by left-hand side type.
Operators in C language6:12
Explore the C language operators, including arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise, assignment, conditional, modulus and other special operators, with a demo of arithmetic operations and integer division behavior.
Precedence of Arithmetic Operators1:46
Pre-increment and Post-increment operators in C5:34
Explore how pre-increment and post-increment operators work in C, with concrete examples showing ++x increments before use (a=++x) and x++ uses the old value before incrementing (b=x++).
Relational operators in C6:58
Explore how relational operators compare two operands in C, yielding 1 for true and 0 for false, and see their use in if conditions and loops.
Logical Operators in C8:55
Bitwise operators in C1:41
Assignment Operators in C5:44
C Program to Swap the Values of Two Variables7:11
Conditional Operator in C1:27
Special Operators in C0:43

Introduction to Decision Making in C - if statement5:01
Explore how if statements drive program flow by evaluating boolean conditions; learn that non-zero values are true and zero is false, with nested blocks enclosed by braces.
Second Program with if4:56
C Program to Find Whether a Number is Even or Odd3:29
if-else Statement3:34
Nested if Statement10:44
if-else-if Ladder : C Program to Find Largest Among 3 Numbers10:51
Explore the if-else-if ladder by building a C program that reads three numbers and prints the largest, then optimize the logic to three conditions for clarity and efficiency.
Revisit to the Conditional Operator6:01
switch-case Statement6:40
The goto Keyword6:32
Learn how the goto keyword transfers control to a labeled statement and affects program flow. It warns that goto complicates logic and favors safer alternatives like break and continue.

Introduction to Loops in C – while Loop4:23
Second Program with while Loop5:45
Practice coding a simple interest calculator in C using a while loop to process three sets of principal, years, and rate, with user input via scanf and output via printf.
Some Important Points About while Loop2:19
For loop in C Programming with Examples4:34
Second Program with for Loop5:18
Various Forms of for Loop4:23
Explore the various forms of for loops in C programming, including skipping initialization or increment, in-loop increments, multi-initialization, and infinite loops, with notes on C99/C++ vs C89.
C Program To Find Factorial of a Number using For Loop6:24
Write a C program that computes the factorial of a positive number using a for loop, with 0! defined as 1 and negative inputs produce an error.
Nesting of Loops3:26
Jumping Out of Loops – break Statement3:27
C Program to Check Whether a Number is Prime or Not6:49
Create a C program that checks whether a given positive integer is prime by testing divisibility from two to n/2, and flags the number as not prime if any remainder is zero.
The continue Statement5:21
do while Loop3:44
Using do while Loop for Menu Driven Programs14:38

Basics of Arrays in C5:24
Program to Calculate the Average of N Numbers using Array6:18
Program to Search an Element in an Array8:28
Program to Find the Largest and the Smallest Element in Array7:11
Program to Reverse an Array6:48
Program for Sorting an Array in Ascending Order using Bubble Sort Method7:51
Learn to implement bubble sort in C to sort an integer array in ascending order, using nested loops, swapping out-of-order elements, and printing the sorted results.
Array Elements Are Stored at Contiguous Locations3:48
Two Dimensional Arrays3:30
Accessing Elements of Two-Dimensional Arrays10:33
Three Dimensional Arrays6:09

Declaration and Definition of Strings2:22
Initializing String Variables in C9:06
Read & Write Strings in C using gets() and puts() functions4:42
Standard Library String Functions10:24
Explore standard library string functions in C, including copying, concatenating, measuring length, comparing (case sensitive and insensitive), searching for characters and substrings, and converting to lower or upper case.

Why Use Functions?5:22
Function Definition6:28
Function Declaration2:08
Explore function declarations and prototypes in C, specifying parameter types and the return type. See how to declare before use, declare and define separately, and leverage header and library files.
Call By Value & Call By Reference in C : Different Ways to Call Functions11:07
Pass Arrays as Function Parameters3:45
C Math Functions4:05
Learn C math functions by including math.h and using sqrt, ceil, floor, and pow, demonstrated with a sample program printing results like 4.000000, 2.000000, 1.000000, and 64.
Recursion in C6:27

What is a Pointer in C?2:28
Pointer Operators in C : Address of (&) and Value at address (*) Operators2:11
Pointer Arithmetic in C1:57
Why use Pointers? Writable Function Parameters & Accessing Array Elements8:22
Why use Pointers? Returning Multiple Values from a Function in C11:52
Explore how to return multiple values from a C function using pointers, arrays, and structures, with practical code demonstrations on initializing and printing results.
Why use Pointers? Dynamic Memory Allocation3:55
malloc() Function in C8:37
calloc() Function in C2:28
realloc() Function in C13:10
free() Function in C3:01

What is a Structure?2:32
How to Initialize and Access Structure Members?1:22
Your First C program on Structures3:36
What is Designated Initialization in Structures?3:21
Array of Structures in C8:09
Values of a Structure Variable Can Be Assigned to Another Structure Variable4:21
Nesting of Structure Is Possible5:05
Structure Variable Can Also Be Passed to A Function3:31
Pointer Pointing to A Structure1:34
Union in C3:42
Demonstrate The Usage of Union7:29
How Is The Size of Union Decided By Compiler?3:52
Pointers to Unions2:30
Learn how to define a union in C, create a pointer to it, and access its members with the arrow operator in a practical example that prints x and y.
Introduction to Enum in C3:44
Two Enum Names Can Have Same Value2:23
Compiler Assigns Default Values Starting From 02:32
Assign Values In Any Order3:00
Assign values in any order and let unassigned names follow the previous value plus one, define enum Day, and print values with printf after including stdio.h.
Enum vs Macro0:50
Discover how enums outperform macros for related named constants with integral values. Follow scope rules and enjoy automatically assigned values in enum variables.

Requirements

No prior programming knowledge is required. This course is for Absolute Beginners!
A computer with any OS (Windows, Linux, or Mac)

Description

Do you want to learn C programming in the fastest and easiest way? If yes, you've come to the right place.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Unleash Your Programming Potential with my C Programming Course!

Are you ready to dive into the world of programming? Look no further! My C Programming for Beginners course is your gateway to mastering one of the most influential and foundational programming languages in the world.

Why choose C? It's often hailed as the "mother" of modern programming languages, and for good reason. C is renowned for its flexibility and robustness. By enrolling in this course, you'll embark on a journey of comprehensive learning, guided by clear and concise tutorials filled with real-world applications.

C's versatility shines as it's employed in various domains, from writing crucial driver software and libraries to building compilers, operating systems, and firmware. In fact, major components of operating systems like Windows and Linux are crafted using C. The DNA of many contemporary programming languages, including C++, Java, Kotlin, C#, PHP, JavaScript, Python, and more, can be traced back to C. So, mastering C opens doors to mastering these languages effortlessly.

Efficiency matters! C boasts lightning-fast execution times, making it indispensable in embedded systems, such as microcontrollers. These systems power industries like automobiles, robotics, and hardware, offering boundless opportunities for skilled C programmers.

Join a thriving community! C programming enjoys widespread support, with a vast online forum and abundant resources at your disposal. If you encounter challenges, chances are someone has already faced and resolved them. Learning C lays a strong foundation, particularly if you're new to programming.

Prepare for the future! In today's tech landscape, Java, JavaScript, and Python reign supreme. However, proficiency in C paves your way to a smooth transition to these modern languages and opens doors to the software industry.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Understand the fundamentals of the C Programming Language clearly and easily
Over 60 Practical Exercises with Source Codes!
Summarized & Concise Material [Saving Tons of Time!]
Create your first C Program and be comfortable with creating more complex programs
Understand Data types, Variables, Statements, Operators, If-Else, Loops, Arrays, Strings, Functions, Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures with hands-on coding
Learn one of the most popular and widely used languages in the world
Learn how to write high-quality code by following the best practices
Understand the core language that most modern OOP-based languages are based on

REQUIREMENTS

No prior programming knowledge is required. This course is for Absolute Beginners!
A computer with any OS (Windows, Linux, or Mac)

Ready to embark on this coding adventure? Join me today and unleash your programming potential with C!

Who this course is for:

Computer Science and Engineering Students. Students from other fields of science and engineering can also opt for this program if they have the desire to learn C programming
Beginners in Programming
University Students and Programmers who want to make a career change to C Programming
Graduated Engineers who want to brush up Clear & Concise material
People totally new to Programming [no prior knowledge required]

C Programming for Beginners - Complete Tutorial

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Introduction to Programming with C23 lectures • 51min

Data types, Operators and Expressions in C13 lectures • 53min

Decision Making in C9 lectures • 58min

Loops in C13 lectures • 1hr 11min

Arrays in C10 lectures • 1hr 6min

Strings in C4 lectures • 27min

Functions in C7 lectures • 39min

Pointers in C10 lectures • 58min

Storage Classes in C5 lectures • 21min

Structures, Unions and Enums in C18 lectures • 1hr 4min

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