C Programming Fundamentals
The C programming language can be used to develop both system and application software on any platform (Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac, embedded systems and mainframe). The popularity of C is explained by its flexibility and efficiency, its simple way to address low-level functions, and the fact that programs can easily be transferred between platforms. Also, lots of highly efficient and often even open-source software libraries have been written in C and can thus be easily called from other C programs.
This course will cover the syntax and structure of the ISO/ANSI definition of the C language (more specifically C99 and C11). The course also covers the C preprocessor, debugging tools, and build tools like configure and make.
This course is also available for one-company, on-site presentations and for live presentation over the Internet, via the Virtual Classroom Environment service.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- understand and use the standard C libraries for input/output, string manipulation and memory management.
- describe the basics of ANSI C, its data types and pointers
- write C applications
Who Should Attend
Application programmers wanting to write or maintain C programs.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of programming structures and algorithmic concepts is required. Knowledge of another programming language would also be an advantage.
Duration
3 days
Fee (per attendee)
£1750 (ex VAT)
This includes free online 24/7 access to course notes.
Hard copy course notes are available on request from rsmshop@rsm.co.uk
at £50.00 plus carriage per set.
Course Code
ABCP
Contents
Basic syntax • program structure • elementary data types • operators • expressions • strings.
Comparison operators and flow control (while/for/do/if/switch).
Arrays • pointers • structures • union • bit fields • enum • bitwise operators.
Using pointers to modify arguments • strings and common string functions • arrays of pointers
Functions and prototyping • identifier scope and storage class • header files • recursivity.
The C preprocessor • working with macros • conditional compilation.
Getting and displaying text • working with files.
Using standard input and standard output.
Linked lists • function pointers • "hook" functions.
Dynamic memory allocation.