Intermediate Programming

C Programming Essentials

Learn the language behind operating systems: variables, control flow, functions, and pointers.

5 lessons 180 minutes 8-question exam Verifiable certificate

About this track

C is a foundational language that teaches you how computers really work. This course covers the C compilation model, data types, control flow, functions, arrays, and an introduction to pointers. By the end you will be able to write, compile, and reason about small C programs.

Curriculum

1 Your First C Program and the Compiler 3 min read 2 Variables, Data Types, and Operators 3 min read 3 Control Flow: Conditions and Loops 3 min read 4 Functions and Arrays 3 min read 5 Introduction to Pointers 3 min read

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