Create Your Calculator: Learn C Programming Fast

Learn C Programming Basics Fast with this course

Created byEGMHAcademy EGMHAcademy

Last updated 9/2018

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What you'll learn

Develop their own Calculator

Course content

1 section • 18 lectures • 1h 36m total length

Getting Started5:11
Begin your C programming journey by exploring basic concepts and choosing a simple development setup, such as Notepad or an integrated development environment, to write and compile code.
Hello World Software2:12
Learn to create a hello world program in C by including standard libraries and implementing the main function to run your application.
Variables and Data Types6:15
Learn about integer and double data types, declare and print variables with printf using %d and %f, and use newline and tab escape sequences.
Arithmetic Operators5:42
Explore integer arithmetic in C programming by using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulo. Initialize integers and apply increment and decrement with proper printf formatting.
Rational Operators5:07
Explore operators for comparison in C, using the boolean data type to evaluate true or false, with run examples for equal, not equal, less than, and greater than.
Logical Operators4:26
Explore how the and operator and the or operator evaluate expressions with A and B, showing true results when both are true or when at least one is true.
Special Operators4:21
Uncover how special operators work in C programming, focusing on integer operations such as division and modulo, with assignment and type adjustments to observe different results.
Array2:53
Define and access an array in C programming, illustrating five values and indexing from zero to retrieve each element.
Array 21:10
Learn how to write and initialize an array in C, and verify results by compiling and running code to observe array values.
String3:40
Learn to declare and work with strings in C, print them with printf using %s, and compare strings to check equality.
Decision Making6:45
Explore decision making in C programming by building conditional logic with if statements, using comparison operators and composite conditions, then compile and run examples to test outcomes.
Decision Making 25:58
Explore decision making in C programming by debugging a calculator program, tracing execution with print statements and if statements to observe how errors are printed.
Loop7:06
Explore loop constructs in C to print sequences and manage counters with for and while loops, printing numbers while the counter stays under 100 and using break when needed.
Loop 21:35
Practice writing a C loop that prints numbers from 0 to 19, then compile and run, noting how semicolon placement and loop structure drive execution and cause an infinite loop.
Functions9:29
Learn to define and reuse functions in C, pass arguments, and return results or use void functions, with examples of two-parameter calculations and simple function calls.
Put Everything Together - Create Your Own Calculator3:03
Combine your C programming steps to build a simple calculator, then compile and run the program to see it work.
Put Everything Together - Create Your Own Calculator 211:17
Put all core arithmetic operations together in C to build your own calculator, handling addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, printing results and compiling the program.
Put Everything Together - Create Your Own Calculator 310:15
Build a calculator in C programming using iterative improvements, add user prompts to continue, support arithmetic operations, and refine input handling with loops and conditionals.

Requirements

Computer Knowledge

Description

Course Title: Create Your Calculator: Learn C Programming Basics Fast Subtitle: Master C programming fundamentals from scratch by building a real-world, interactive calculator application.

Master C Fundamentals Through Practical, Hands-On Building

Programming skills are in unprecedented demand worldwide. Learning to code in C—the foundational language of modern computer science—helps you secure high-paying tech roles, bridge the gap between business and IT, automate tedious daily tasks, satisfy your technical curiosity, and sharpen your analytical problem-solving abilities.

Create Your Calculator: Learn C Programming Basics Fast is a bite-sized, practical course engineered specifically for complete beginners. Skip abstract computer science theory and gain immediate coding confidence by building a fully interactive C calculator application early in the curriculum.

Why Enroll in This Course?

Fast & Practical: Learn fundamental C syntax by building actual applications rather than getting lost in abstract computer science theory.
Core C Foundations: Master essential programming structures including data types, operators, arrays, strings, decision statements, loops, and functions.
The Root of Modern Languages: C forms the backbone of operating systems and modern languages like C++, C#, Java, and Python.

Advanced Certification Track

This course forms part of the SVBook Advanced Certificate in Software Development path. Complete all six foundational courses and pass the 50-question exam to earn your official multi-language certification:

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What You Will Learn

Environment Setup & Basics: Set up your C compiler/IDE, write your first "Hello World" application, and master variables and primitive data types.
Operators & Expressions: Master Arithmetic, Relational, Logical, and Special operators in C.
Data Structures & Text: Store sequential data collections using single and multi-dimensional Arrays, and manage text with Strings.
Control Flow & Logic: Direct program execution using if/else conditions and switch statements, while automating repetitive tasks with for, while, and do-while loops.
Modular Code & Project: Structure reusable program logic using Functions, culminating in your capstone project to build your own fully functional C Calculator from scratch.

Requirements

A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with a C compiler (GCC, Clang) or IDE (Code::Blocks, Visual Studio) installed.
No prior programming experience required—this course starts from scratch for absolute beginners!

Who This Course Is For

Complete beginners looking for a fast, practical introduction to C programming.
Students starting a computer science or engineering degree who need a fast introduction to procedural C.
Learners aiming to complete the C module within the SVBook Advanced Certificate in Software Development credential path.

Who this course is for:

Beginner Programmer curious in C Programming