C Programming Language Mastery: Learn C from Scratch

Name: C Programming Language Mastery: Learn C from Scratch
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Master The C Programming Language, Data Types, Pointers, Functions, and Memory Management.

Created byMuhammad Riaz Uddin

Last updated 1/2026

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What you'll learn

Introduction of C
Your First C Programming
Variables and Data Types
Constants and Keywords
printf and scanf
Arithmetic, Relational, and Logical Operators
Conditional Statements (if, else if, else, switch)
Looping Structures (for, while, do-while)
Function Arguments and Return Values
Arrays and Strings
Multi-Dimensional Arrays
Declaration, Initialization, and Manipulation
String Handling Functions
Pointer Arithmetic
Dynamic Memory Allocation

Course content

2 sections • 19 lectures • 2h 52m total length

Writing Your First C Program5:29
Install Visual Studio Code and set up GCC with MinGW, then write your first hello world C program using stdio.h and main, compile and run it with the CodeRunner extension.
Variables and Data Types6:23
Learn how variables act as memory containers and how data types define and declare what data they hold in C programming.
Constants and Keywords12:02
Explore constants and keywords in C, defining fixed values with #define and const, and using keywords like int, float, return, if, and while to build clear, reliable code.
Arithmetic, Relational, and Logical Operators14:11
Explore arithmetic, relational, and logical operators in C, including modulus, learn calculations, comparisons, and how to combine conditions, while noting operator precedence and common pitfalls.
Bitwise and Assignment Operators11:34
Explore bitwise and assignment operators in C, using and, or, xor, not, left/right shifts, and compound assignments to manipulate bits for low-level tasks like flag setting and bit masking.
Operator Precedence and Associativity6:56
Master operator precedence and associativity in C by understanding how higher precedence operators evaluate first, how left-to-right and right-to-left associations affect expressions, and why parentheses clarify code.
Conditional Statements (if, else if, else, switch)11:02
Explore conditional statements in C, including if, else if, else, and switch, and learn how to control program flow with true or false conditions through practical examples.
Looping Structures (for, while, do-while)8:35
Explore for, while, and do-while loops in C with syntax. For loops handle known iterations, while counts on a condition, and do-while guarantees at least one execution (one to five).
Jump Statements (break, continue, goto)8:52
Learn how break, continue, and goto control C program flow by exiting loops, skipping iterations, and jumping to labels, with practical examples and cautions about readability.

Defining and Calling Functions9:48
Define and call functions in C to organize code, enable reuse, and improve readability, using return types, parameters, and prototypes with examples like adding numbers and even-odd checks.
Function Arguments and Return Values7:47
Discover how to define functions with arguments and return values to create flexible and modular C programs. See examples of adding, squaring, and greeting functions that illustrate data flow.
Scope and Lifetime of Variables10:59
Explore scope and lifetime of variables in C, distinguishing local, global, and static scope, and compare automatic and static lifetimes to write clearer, bug-free code.
Recursion10:59
Explore recursion in C by using base and recursive cases to compute factorial and the Fibonacci sequence, illustrating self-referential calls, practical examples, and the need for careful design for efficiency.
Arrays and Strings10:13
Explore arrays and strings in C programming, learning to store multiple values such as five students' marks and process text with null-terminated strings using practical loops.
Multi-Dimensional Arrays6:29
Explore multidimensional arrays in C by declaring and initializing 2d arrays, processing them as grid-like data, accessing elements by row and column, and printing all values using nested loops.
Strings: Declaration, Initialization, and Manipulation6:05
Declare and initialize strings as character arrays, demonstrate concatenation with strcat from string.h, and measure length with strlen to understand text manipulation in C.
String Handling Functions (strlen, strcat, strcpy, etc.)11:17
Master core C string handling with length, concatenation, copy, and lexicographic compare functions: stringLength, stringCat, stringCopy, and stringCompare, using hello world to illustrate the null terminator.
Pointer Arithmetic4:05
Explore pointer arithmetic in C by incrementing a pointer to navigate an int array and print initial and subsequent values.
Dynamic Memory Allocation (malloc, calloc, free, realloc)9:48
Explore dynamic memory allocation in C using malloc, calloc, realloc, and free with practical examples. Learn to allocate, initialize, zero-initialize, resize memory, and free to prevent leaks.

Requirements

No C programming experience needed, all concepts taught in this class

Description

C Programming Language Mastery: Learn C from Scratch

The C programming language is one of the most powerful and widely used programming languages in the world. This C Programming Language for Beginners course is designed to help you learn C programming from scratch, step by step, with no prior programming experience required.

In this complete C course, you will understand how the C programming language works internally while learning to write clean, efficient, and optimized C programs. The course starts with basic concepts and gradually moves to advanced topics, making it perfect for beginners who want a strong foundation in programming.

You will learn core C programming language concepts such as variables, data types, operators, loops, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, structures, and file handling. Each concept is explained with simple examples and practical coding exercises to help you gain real-world experience.

This course focuses on hands-on learning, helping you build confidence in writing C programs and preparing you for advanced programming, system programming, embedded systems, and technical interviews.

What you will learn:

Basics and fundamentals of the C programming language
Writing and compiling your first C program
Control statements: if, else, loops, and switch
Functions, arrays, and strings in C
Understanding pointers and memory management
Structures, unions, and file handling in C
Best practices for writing efficient C code

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn C programming from scratch.
Anyone preparing for technical interviews and coding challenges in C.
Programmers who are familiar with other languages and want to learn C.
Developers who want to deepen their understanding of C for system level programming or embedded systems.

By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of the C programming language and the confidence to create real-world C programs, making this the perfect complete C course for beginners.

Enroll Now and Start Your Journey to Master C Programming!

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn C programming from scratch.
Anyone preparing for technical interviews and coding challenges in C.
Programmers who are familiar with other languages and want to learn C.
Developers who want to deepen their understanding of C for system level programming or embedded systems.

C Programming Language Mastery: Learn C from Scratch

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Course content

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