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C Development Fundamentals

  • Number of Courses9 courses
  • Duration15 hours
  • Skill IQ available Skill IQ

C is a powerful and widely used structured programming language known for its machine independence and versatility in application development. It plays a crucial role in creating complex systems, including operating systems like Windows and Linux, as well as sophisticated programs such as Git, and the Python interpreter. Learning C is beneficial for both experienced programmers and beginners, as it serves as a primary language in scientific programming and forms the core of modern languages like Java and C++. Its enduring popularity makes it one of the most widely used languages globally.

This path is designed for developers with no previous programming experience, aiming to cover the specifics of the C language as it pertains to programming. The courses are structured sequentially but can also be used as standalone modules, serving as a reference or refresher for those already familiar with C. It's important to note that this path does not cover machine-level interfaces written in C.

The curriculum is tailored to provide a comprehensive introduction to C programming, focusing on its fundamental concepts and practical applications. By following this path, learners will gain a solid foundation in C, preparing them for more advanced programming challenges and enhancing their overall coding skills. Whether you're looking to start a career in software development or expand your programming repertoire, this C programming path offers a structured and accessible approach to mastering this foundational language.

Courses in this path

C Development Fundamentals

This section covers everything from the language's big picture and fundamentals to advanced topics like memory allocation, structures, functions, preprocessors, file handling, and unit testing, providing a thorough grounding in C18 for both beginners and those looking to deepen their expertise.

C Language: The Big Picture

  • by Brice Wilson
  • 39m 16s Duration
  • 4.9  (253)

Getting Started with the C Language

  • by Giovanni Dicanio
  • 2h 26m 33s Duration
  • 4.7  (139)

Variables and Data Types in C18

  • by Hugo Barona
  • 2h 4m 32s Duration
  • 3.5  (70)

Managing Data and Memory Allocation in C

  • by Zachary Bennett
  • 2h 1m 34s Duration
  • 4.6  (85)

Using Structures in C

  • by Agaba Philip
  • 29m 44s Duration
  • 2.9  (61)

Working with Functions in C

  • by Zachary Bennett
  • 2h 41m 41s Duration
  • 4.3  (40)

Using a C18 Preprocessor (CPP)

  • by Jaya Bodkhey
  • 1h 26m 14s Duration
  • 4.3  (50)

Working with Files in C

  • by Alexandru Dima
  • 1h 3m 45s Duration
  • 4.1  (33)

Unit Testing C Code in CLion 2020

  • by Dror Helper
  • 2h 17m 17s Duration
  • 4.1  (15)

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Brice Wilson
Brice Wilson
Brice Wilson has been a professional developer for over 30 years and has used many tools and programming languages during that time. He has worked as a developer and architect for a number of large companies and enjoys learning, experimenting with, and teaching new technologies. His current interests are centered on server and client-side web development.
Giovanni Dicanio
Giovanni Dicanio
Giovanni Dicanio is a computer programmer specialized in both cross-platform C and C++, and Windows operating system development. Giovanni wrote computer programming articles on C++, OpenGL and other programming subjects on Italian computer magazines. He recently authored some C++ feature articles for MSDN Magazine, too. He contributed code to some open-source projects as well. His computer programming experience dates back to the glorious Commodore 64 and Amiga 500 golden days, with Basic and a... more
Hugo Barona
Hugo Barona
Hugo is a Sr. Software Engineer with expertise in Software Development, developing applications based on the Microsoft Stack while leveraging the Open Source technologies. He is a passionate professional for Cloud Systems and Technologies, specifically all Microsoft Azure related. He is Microsoft Certified Professional with Microsoft Certifications in Web/App Development (MCSA - Web Applications, MCSD - App Builder) and Azure (Azure Developer Associate and Azure Solutions Architect). But Love... more
Zachary Bennett
Zachary Bennett
Zach is currently a Lead Software Developer at OpalSoft where he uses tools such as Scala, TypeScript, Python, Docker, Node, and Angular. Zach has a passion for GIS programming along with open-source software. You can view some of his work on GitHub (https://github.com/zbennett10) and Stack Overflow (https://stackoverflow.com/users/6879849/zachary-bennett).
Agaba Philip
Agaba Philip
I got my start in IT administrating an Oracle 10g database on Red Hat Linux. I've come a long way since and have used Linux everyday since 2012 both personally and professionally. As an independent consultant, I'm currently responsible for no less than forty Oracle databases running on Windows and Red Hat Servers. Perhaps the only thing I love almost as much as Linux is the Cloud and the many opportunities it provides. Linux has opened a lot of doors for me, and teaching it is my favorite pas... more
Jaya Bodkhey
Jaya Bodkhey
Jaya is a seasoned engineer in Information Security and Automation domain. During her rich experience of 10 years in software industry, she has worked on several technologies like Information Security, Penetration Testing, Certificate Management System, SSL, Networking, VENAFAI, Secure FTP, PKI Webservices, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Storage Virtualization, C, C++, Java, Python, Shell Scripting, Expect Scripting etc. She is proficient with Unix and Linux operating systems. She is also well v... more
Alexandru Dima
Alexandru Dima
Alexandru always enjoyed learning as well as mentoring others and often spends hours on Pluralsight. He has covered a lot of technical ground in his career, seeing projects from start to finish multiple times, either at work or at home as hobbies. He loves being able to share the things he knows and wants to continue helping people grow, and bring prosperity with his knowledge. Looking back at how many years have passed since Alexandru started software development, he realized that it's now beco... more
Dror Helper
Dror Helper
Dror is a freelance software architect. He has been writing software professionally for more than a decade, during which he has worked for industry giants such as Intel and SAP as well as small startup companies. He has extensive knowledge of many programming languages and platforms including C++, assembly, .NET (C#/VB) and Java. Dror is an expert in agile methodologies and software engineering practices. When not writing code, Dror mentors developers and conducts courses about clean code, unit... more

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