In
this course, part of the C Programming with Linux Professional
Certificate program, you will be introduced to the concept of modular
programming: that is, dividing up more complex tasks into manageable
pieces.
Within moments you will be coding hands-on in a new browser tool
developed for this course, receiving instant feedback on your code. No
need to install anything!
You will learn how to write your own functions (just like functions
in mathematics for example). You will also gain insight into a
computer's architecture and learn how its memory is organized.
Given the vast amount of memory computers have these days, how does
your program remember where a certain variable is stored? This brings
about the important topic of how memory is efficiently addressed inside a
computer, and with it, the topic of pointers.
Pointers are often considered the most difficult part and main
struggle for C program developers. We will introduce you to this central
topic with our novel and innovative visualization tools and show you
precisely how pointers work. No need to struggle!
The programming concepts you will gain in this course are foundational to any programming language.
By the end of this short course, you willhave reached the third
milestonein the C Programming with Linux Professional Certificate
program, unlocking the door to a career in computer engineering.
This course has received financial support from the Patrick & Lina Drahi Foundation.
