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C Programming For Beginners – Master the C Language

C Programming For Beginners – Master the C Language

C Programming will increase career options. Become a better dev in other languages by learning C. Pointers explained

Instructor

Jason Fedin

Requirements

A computer running Microsoft Windows, Linux or the Mac operating systems
At least 4GB of ram is recommended
No programming experience, all concepts taught in this class!

What you will learn

Understand the fundamentals of the C Programming Language
Make yourself more marketable for entry level programming positions
Create your first C Application
Learn one of the most popular, widly used languages in the world
Understand variables and the different data types
Apply for real-time programming positions
Understand the core language that most modern languages are based on
Learn how to write high-quality code

Who should attend

Anyone looking to learn how to program in the C language

Is available on google app?

Yes

Is available on ios?

Yes

Course Features

Lectures 150
Quizzes 16
Exercises 0
Duration 25.5 total hours
Skill level All Levels
Students 176899
Last Updated May, 2025

C Programming Language Fundamentals and Initial Setup 01:18:12
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  Introduction to C Programming: Core Concepts and Benefits 12:12
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  Comprehensive Course Structure: Learning Methods and Approach 05:52
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  Comprehensive Course Structure: Learning Methods and Approach 17:53
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  C Programming Language: History, Advantages, and Key Uses 13:40
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  Essential C Language Features: Efficiency, Portability, Power 12:08
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  Step-by-Step C Program Creation: Editing, Compiling, Linking 16:27
- Quiz
  Introductory Quiz on C Programming Fundamentals 5 questions
Installing the Necessary Development Tools and Software 02:09:33
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  Navigating the Installation Process: A Platform-Specific Overview 04:50
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  Windows C Compiler Setup: Installing and Configuring Cygwin (GCC, GDB, Make) 08:38
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  Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading and Installing CodeLite 03:51
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  Windows Development Environment: Linking CodeLite with the Cygwin C Compiler 18:30
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  Mac Compiler Installation: Xcode Command Line Tools for C Development (GCC) 04:16
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  Installing and Setting up CodeLite IDE for Cross-Platform C Development on macOS 04:43
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  MacOS CodeLite Configuration: Integrating the IDE with the C Development 19:01
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  Ubuntu Linux: Installing the Integrated Development Environment for C (CodeLite) 06:43
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  Configuring CodeLite and Integrating The Build Essential package on Ubuntu Linux 10:46
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  Creating Reusable C Project Templates for Streamlined Development in CodeLite 07:16
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  Mastering the Terminal: An Introduction to the Command Line Interface for C 02:18
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  Compiling and Running C Programs via the Cygwin Terminal on Windows: CLI Guide 10:37
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  MacOS Terminal Mastery: Compiling, and Running C Programs from the Command Line 10:08
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  Linux Command Line Essentials: Compiling and Running C Programs on Ubuntu 10:10
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  Web-Based C Programming: Compiling and Executing Code in Online C Compilers 07:46
Fundamentals of C: Writing Your First Code and Understanding Basic Syntax 01:11:39
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  CodeLite IDE Mastery: Navigating and Customizing the Development Environment 12:04
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  From Code to Execution: Creating, Modifying, and Saving Your First C Program 07:22
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  The Build Process: Compiling, Linking, and Running Your First C Program 13:35
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  Understanding and Resolving Compiler Errors: Syntax and Semantic Error Analysis 08:51
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  Compiler Warnings: Identifying and Addressing Potential Issues in C Code 04:28
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  Linker Errors Demystified: Understanding and Troubleshooting Undefined Reference 04:27
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  Runtime Errors: Dealing with Exceptional Events and Handling Program Crashes 00:32
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  Identifying and Correcting Logic Errors: Debugging Strategies for C Programs 01:44
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  (Challenge) Display Your Name: Applying C Fundamentals in a Practical Exercise 05:11
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  (Demonstration) Program Output Solution Displaying Name: Detailed Walkthrough 04:55
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  Deep Dive into C Program Structure: Main Function, Blocks, and Key Elements 08:30
- Quiz
  Section Quiz on Compiling, Running, and Debugging Basic C Programs 6 questions
C Programming Fundamentals: Input, Output, Preprocessing, and Comments 50:16
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  Improving Code Readability: Utilizing Single-Line and Multi-Line Comments in C 12:30
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  Preprocessing in C: Understanding Directives and Their Impact on Compilation 05:00
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  Header Files and Libraries: Implementing the #include Directive for Code Reuse 12:11
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  Formatted Output: Mastering the printf Function for Displaying Data in C 04:12
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  User Input in C: Reading Data from the Terminal with the scanf Function 16:23
- Quiz
  Quiz on Header Files, Comments, Basic Input and Output, and Preprocessing 8 questions
Variables and Data Types in C: Declaration, Initialization, and Usage 01:54:35
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  Introduction to Variables and Data Types in C: Memory, Storage, and Usage 16:53
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  Fundamental Data Types in C: int, float, double, and _Bool Explained 19:06
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  Enumerated Data Types (enum) and Character Representation (char) in C 19:23
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  (Challenge) Enumerated Types: Defining and Utilizing Custom Data Types 03:34
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  (Demonstration) Implementing Custom Data Types with Enums: A Practical Example 08:52
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  Precision Output: Mastering Format Specifiers with printf for Variable Display 16:07
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  (Challenge) Rectangle Calculations Area and Perimeter with Variable Manipulation 07:11
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  (Demonstration) Calculating and Displaying Rectangle Dimensions: A C Program 12:13
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  Understanding Command Line Arguments (argc, argv) 11:16
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  Quiz Assessing Understanding of Variables, Data Types, Enums, and Basic I/O 16 questions
C Operators: Performing Calculations, Comparisons, and Manipulations 01:39:46
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  Introduction to Operators in C: Fundamentals and Categories 08:38
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  Arithmetic, Logical, Assignment, and Relational Operators in C 19:55
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  (Challenge) Time Conversion: Calculating Years and Days from Minutes 03:51
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  (Demonstration) Step-by-Step Solution: Converting Minutes to Years and Days in C 11:11
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  Bitwise Operators in C: Manipulating Data at the Bit Level 24:49
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  Special Operators in C: Exploring the Cast and sizeof Operators 12:43
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  (Challenge) Data Type Sizes: Using the sizeof Operator for Portability 03:04
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  (Demonstration) Determining Data Type Sizes: Implementing the sizeof Operator 05:38
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  Order of Operations: Understanding Operator Precedence and Associativity in C 09:57
- Quiz
  Quiz covering all information about operators, including bitwise and casting 18 questions
Mastering Program Flow Control with C Language Constructs 02:17:43
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  Getting Started with Program Control Flow in C: An Overview 08:39
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  Implementing Conditional Logic: Detailed Guide to If Statements in C 21:31
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  Calculating Weekly Pay with Overtime and Tiered Tax in C 04:59
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  Step-by-Step Solution: Calculating Weekly Pay in C (Overtime and Taxes) 18:17
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  Multi-way Branching: How to Use and Implement the Switch Statement in C 15:44
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  Repetitive Code Execution: In-depth Guide to Using For Loops in C Language 17:48
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  Mastering While and Do-While Loops for Effective C Code Iteration 13:04
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  Effective Loop Management: Nested Loops and Control with Break/Continue 11:02
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  Creating an Interactive 'Guess the Number' Game Using C. 07:23
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  Building a 'Guess the Number' Game: A Complete C Programming Walkthrough 19:16
- Quiz
  Quiz 6 17 questions
Comprehensive Guide to Using Arrays in C Programming 01:25:04
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  Declaring, Initializing, and Accessing Elements: Arrays in C 18:36
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  Initializing Arrays in C: Syntax, Partial, and Designated Values 10:10
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  Comprehensive Guide to Generating Prime Numbers with C Arrays 06:21
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  Solution Walkthrough: Implementing Prime Number Generation in C 12:33
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  Understanding Multidimensional Arrays: Initialization & Uses in C 12:44
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  Building a Weather Program: Rainfall Analysis with Two-Dimensional Arrays 05:42
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  Mastering the Weather Program: A C Programming Code Demonstration 14:34
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  Exploring Variable Length Arrays (VLAs) in C: A C99 Featur 04:24
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  Quiz on Arrays in C 11 questions
Demystifying Function Parameters, Returns, and Scope in C 02:05:49
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  C Functions: Introduction, Advantages, and Syntax Essentials 13:42
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  Understanding the call stack 06:13
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  Mastering Function Definitions and Prototypes in C 14:58
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  Mastering Function Definitions and Prototypes in C 10:40
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  Mastering Data Return from C Functions: Types and the Return Statement 13:17
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  Understanding Variable Scope in C: Local vs. Global Variables 10:11
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  C Functions Challenge: Greatest Common Divisor, Absolute Value, Square Root 04:49
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  C Programming Challenge Solution Walkthrough: Building Function 21:08
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  C Tic-Tac-Toe Game Development: Project Design and Implementation Challenge 06:45
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  Tic-Tac-Toe Game in C: Complete Solution Walkthrough and Code Review 24:06
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  C Functions Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Fundamentals, Scope, and More 17 questions
C Strings: In-Depth Guide to Character Arrays and String Functions 02:09:16
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  Introduction to Character Strings in C: Literals, Null Terminators 08:39
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  Code Blocks Debugger 12:41
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  Declaring and Initializing Strings in C: Character Arrays Explained 14:38
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  Using const with Strings: Creating Immutable String Literals in C 07:41
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  C Character Array Challenge: String Length, Concatenation, Comparison 03:32
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  Hands-On C String Manipulation: Implementing String Functions 15:27
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  String Manipulation in C: Searching, Finding, and Common Functions 20:30
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  C String Function Challenge: String Reversal and Array Sorting 02:11
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  String Function Challenge Solution Walkthrough 16:46
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  Advanced String Operations in C: Searching, Tokenizing, and Analyzing 20:07
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  Mastering String Conversions in C: Uppercase, Lowercase, and Numeric 07:04
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  C Strings Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Arrays, Functions and Manipula 18 questions
Troubleshooting and Debugging C Programs 01:29:01
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  Setting Up CodeLite Debugger on Windows: Cygwin and MinGW Configuration 10:41
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  macOS CodeLite Debugger Setup: Configuring and Using LLDB Debugger 04:31
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  Linux/Ubuntu Debugger Setup: Configuring GDB for CodeLite 05:03
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  Introduction to Debugging: Essential Concepts and Best Practices 24:06
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  Deciphering the Call Stack: A Key to Understanding Program Crashes 08:46
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  Hands-On with CodeLite Debugger: Breakpoints, Watches, and Stepping 10:30
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  Top C Programming Mistakes: Identification and Prevention Techniques 13:53
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  Compiler Errors and Warnings: A Comprehensive Guide to Interpretation 11:31
- Quiz
  Quiz 10 9 questions
Mastering Pointers in C: Comprehensive Guide to Pointer Fundamentals 41:57
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  Demystifying Pointers and Indirection in C: Core Concepts Explained 11:21
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  C Pointer Declarations: Initializing with NULL, Assigning Addresses 07:45
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  Mastering C Pointer Access: Indirection, Dereferencing, and Values 13:01
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  Practical Pointer Exercises: Declaration, Assignment, and Value Access 02:36
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  C Pointer Basics Solved: Step-by-Step Code Example and Explanation 07:14
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  Quiz on Pointer Fundamentals in C: Test Your Knowledge and Understanding 11 questions
Mastering Pointer Utilization in C Programming 01:03:11
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  Comprehensive Overview of C Pointer Operations and Use Cases 20:14
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  Using 'const' with Pointers: Values and Addresses Explained 07:30
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  Understanding Void Pointers: Flexibility and Type Casting 03:18
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  Arrays and Pointers: Relationships and Efficient Memory Usage 07:20
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  Passing Pointers to Functions: Simulating Pass-by-Reference 14:54
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  Mastering Pass-by-Reference: Squaring a Number via Pointer 02:14
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  Code Demonstration: Using Pointers for Pass-by-Reference 07:41
- Quiz
  Quiz 12 15 questions
Mastering Pointer Arithmetic in C: Increment, Decrement, and Address Usage 47:18
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  Pointer Arithmetic for Array Sequencing: A Comprehensive Overview 17:43
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  actical Demonstration of Pointer Arithmetic with Addresses: char and long Arrays 07:26
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  Character Pointers for String Representation: Optimize by Replacing Arrays 08:50
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  String Length Calculation using C Pointer Arithmetic and Constant Parameters 03:49
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  Solution Walkthrough: String Length with Pointer Arithmetic and Constant Char 09:30
- Quiz
  Quiz 13 8 questions
Mastering Dynamic Memory Allocation in C: Malloc, Calloc, Realloc, Free 39:11
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  Introduction to Dynamic Memory Allocation: Stack vs Heap in C Programming 07:46
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  Using Malloc, Calloc, and Realloc for Dynamic Memory Management in C 17:44
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  Hands-On Challenge: Implementing Dynamic Memory Allocation with Strings in C 02:54
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  Step-by-Step Solution: Dynamic Memory Allocation String Manipulation in C 10:47
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  Comprehensive Quiz on Dynamic Memory Allocation in C Old 11 questions
Comprehensive Guide to Using Structures in C Programming 01:41:27
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  Comprehensive Guide to Creating, Declaring, and Using Structures in C 20:00
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  Challenge: Creating a C Program to Declare, Initialize, and Print a Structure 02:04
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  Step-by-Step Solution for Declaring, Initializing, and Using C Structures 08:36
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  Mastering Arrays of Structures and Structures Containing Arrays in C 11:18
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  Nested Structures in C: Definition, Usage, and Practical Examples 10:04
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  Mastering Pointers with Structures: Syntax, Usage, and Best Practices 20:47
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  Using Structures and Pointers to Structures as Function Arguments in C 11:28
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  Challenge: Implementing C Structure Pointers and Passing Them to Functions 03:23
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  Step-by-Step Solution and Explanation of Structures Pointers in C 13:47
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  Mastering C Structures: Comprehensive Hands-On Exercises and Quiz 18 questions
Mastering File Input and Output Operations in C 01:36:57
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  Introduction to File Input and Output: Concepts, Benefits, and Overview 10:26
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  Opening, Closing, and Accessing Files in C: A Comprehensive Guide 16:20
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  Reading Data from Files: Character, String, and Formatted Input in C 14:50
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  Challenge: Counting Lines in a Text File using C File Operations 02:21
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  Solution: Counting Lines in a File - A C Programming Demonstration 07:39
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  Bonus - Please Watch! 00:48
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  Writing Data to Files: Character, String, and Formatted Output in C 09:27
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  Challenge: Converting File Content to Uppercase and Using Temp Files 03:23
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  Solution: Converting a File to Uppercase using C - A Demonstration 10:29
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  Mastering File Positioning in C: ftell(), fseek(), and fgetpos() 11:30
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  Challenge: Printing File Contents in Reverse Order Using C 02:23
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  Solution: Printing File in Reverse - C Programming Example 07:21
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  Mastering File Input/Output: Hands-On Exercises 17 questions
Exploring the Comprehensive Standard C Library 26:50
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  Deep Dive into Essential Standard C Library Header Files 03:47
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  Mastering String, Character, I/O, Conversion, and Dynamic Memory Functions in C 12:10
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  Comprehensive Guide to C's math.h 03:21
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  Advanced C Utility Functions 07:32
C Programming Next Steps and Course Conclusion 23:15
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  Advanced C Programming: In-Depth Study of Further Topics and Concepts 09:40
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  C Programming Essentials: A Comprehensive Recap of the Course Curriculum 13:35
Extra Information - Source code, and other stuff 06:36
- Lecture
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  Source Codes 01:07
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  Bonus Lecture and Information 04:49
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  Course Slides 00:05

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Programming Languages

C Programming For Beginners – Master the C Language

C Programming will increase career options. Become a better dev in other languages by learning C. Pointers explained

Requirements

What you will learn

Who should attend

Is available on google app?

Is available on ios?

Course Features

C Programming Language Fundamentals and Initial Setup 01:18:12

Installing the Necessary Development Tools and Software 02:09:33

Fundamentals of C: Writing Your First Code and Understanding Basic Syntax 01:11:39

C Programming Fundamentals: Input, Output, Preprocessing, and Comments 50:16

Variables and Data Types in C: Declaration, Initialization, and Usage 01:54:35

C Operators: Performing Calculations, Comparisons, and Manipulations 01:39:46

Mastering Program Flow Control with C Language Constructs 02:17:43

Comprehensive Guide to Using Arrays in C Programming 01:25:04

Demystifying Function Parameters, Returns, and Scope in C 02:05:49

C Strings: In-Depth Guide to Character Arrays and String Functions 02:09:16

Troubleshooting and Debugging C Programs 01:29:01

Mastering Pointers in C: Comprehensive Guide to Pointer Fundamentals 41:57

Mastering Pointer Utilization in C Programming 01:03:11

Mastering Pointer Arithmetic in C: Increment, Decrement, and Address Usage 47:18

Mastering Dynamic Memory Allocation in C: Malloc, Calloc, Realloc, Free 39:11

Comprehensive Guide to Using Structures in C Programming 01:41:27

Mastering File Input and Output Operations in C 01:36:57

Exploring the Comprehensive Standard C Library 26:50

C Programming Next Steps and Course Conclusion 23:15

Extra Information - Source code, and other stuff 06:36

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