C course

C Course

Start Date:
11/18
45
academic hours
Final Project
C For Embedded

C Course

Our C programming course is designed to provide a solid foundation in one of the most influential and enduring programming languages. C remains crucial in system programming, embedded systems, and as a basis for understanding more complex languages.

Key aspects of C and our course include:
  • Language Fundamentals: Master the core concepts and syntax of C.
  • Memory Management: Understand pointers, memory allocation, and low-level memory manipulation.
  • Structured Programming: Learn to design and implement efficient algorithms and data structures.
  • System Interaction: Explore file I/O and system calls for interacting with the operating system.
  • Optimization Techniques: Understand how to write efficient and performant C code.
  • Preprocessor and Compilation: Learn about the C preprocessor and the compilation process.
In this course, you'll learn to:
  • Write, compile, and debug C programs
  • Implement fundamental data structures and algorithms
  • Manage memory efficiently using pointers and dynamic allocation
  • Work with files and perform system-level operations
  • Optimize code for better performance
  • Develop modular and maintainable C applications

By completing this C course, you'll have the skills to work on low-level system programming, embedded systems, and gain a deeper understanding of computer architecture.

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Why Learn C

  • Foundational Knowledge: C provides a deep understanding of how computers work at a low level.
  • Performance: C offers high performance and efficient memory management.
  • Widespread Use: Still extensively used in operating systems, embedded systems, and high-performance applications.
  • Career Opportunities: C programmers are in demand for system-level and embedded programming roles.
  • Basis for Other Languages: Many languages (C++, Objective-C, C) have roots in C.
  • Direct Hardware Interaction: Allows for low-level system and hardware programming.
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What You Learn in Our C course

  • C Basics and Syntax
  • Data Types and Operators
  • Control Structures (if, loops, switch)
  • Functions and Program Structure
  • Arrays and Strings
  • Pointers and Memory Management
  • Structures and Unions
  • File I/O and System Calls
  • Preprocessor Directives
  • Dynamic Memory Allocation
  • Advanced Pointers and Function Pointers
  • Bit Manipulation and Low-Level Operations
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Who Should Attend

  • Aspiring software developers looking to understand low-level programming
  • Computer Science students aiming to build a strong programming foundation
  • Embedded systems developers
  • Programmers interested in system-level programming or OS development
  • Professionals transitioning into software development roles
  • Anyone interested in understanding how computers work at a fundamental level
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Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of computer operations
  • No prior programming experience is required, but logical thinking skills are beneficial
  • Familiarity with command-line interfaces is helpful

Skills & Techniques

  • Writing clean and efficient C code
  • Debugging C programs using tools like GDB
  • Implementing common data structures (linked lists, trees, graphs)
  • Memory management and pointer arithmetic
  • Working with files and command-line arguments
  • Using the C preprocessor for code generation and conditional compilation
  • Optimizing C code for performance
  • Writing portable C code for different platforms

Course Structure

Ch. 1

An Overview of Structural Programming and C

Ch. 2

The development environment

Ch. 3

The main function and standard I/O

Ch. 4

Main's specification and body

Ch. 5

Preprocessing

Ch. 6

Compiling and Linking

Ch. 7

Declaring and initializing variables

Ch. 8

Integer and floating point data types

Ch. 9

Casting between data types

Ch. 10

Operators

Ch. 11

The if else Statements

Ch. 12

Logical Operators

Ch. 13

Conditional (Ternary) Operator

Ch. 14

Declaring and Defining Functions

Ch. 15

Variables scope LocalStaticGlobal

Ch. 16

Keywords and type qualifiers RegisterVolatileConst

Ch. 17

Using Functions as Parameters to Functions

Ch. 18

Overloading Functions

Ch. 19

Inline Functions

Ch. 20

Macros

Ch. 21

Recursion

Ch. 22

Interface Versus Implementation *.h *.c

Ch. 23

Pointer

Ch. 24

Array’s

Ch. 25

Dynamic Allocation

Ch. 26

Memory Leaks

Ch. 27

Structures

Ch. 28

Bit Wise Operation

Ch. 29

Linked lists

Ch. 30

Hash Tables

Ch. 31

Sorting Algorithms

Ch. 32

Binary Trees

Head of the department
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Meet your instructor

Benny Cohen

Embedded Academy Founder and CEO

As a long-time veteran in the technology industry, Benny Cohen combines a deep passion for technology with extensive field experience. With a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering and an M.Sc. in Communication Engineering, he has spent over 20 years developing software and hardware systems, including the last few years focusing on the cybersecurity industry. In addition to his role as the company founder & CEO, Benny also operates as a hands-on practitioner who specializes in penetration testing and has conducted significant security assessments for leading enterprises and security companies worldwide. His approachable teaching style and real-world expertise make learning both engaging and relevant.

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FAQs

Is this course suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, we start from the very basics of programming and gradually move to more complex topics.

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What development environment will be used?

We'll use common text editors and command-line compilers, as well as introduce IDEs like Code::Blocks for a more integrated experience.

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Does this course cover modern programming practices?

While C is an older language, we teach modern best practices in program structure, security, and efficiency.

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How does learning C benefit me if I want to program in other languages?

C provides a strong foundation in programming concepts, memory management, and system interaction, which are valuable in learning other languages.

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