Importance of C language
C is a general purpose Programming Language. C has proven to be a pleasant, powerful, and versatile language for a wide variety of programs. Many of the modern languages like C++, Visual C++, Java, JavaScript, etc. are based on C Language.
C language
- Category: Programming
- Project: One Academic Project
- Duration: 2 month
Syllabus
Introduction to C Language
- History and features of C
- Structure of a C program
- Setting up a development environment (IDE/Compiler)
- Writing and running the first C program
- Data types (int, float, char, double, etc.)
- Variables and constants
- Keywords and identifiers
- Input and output functions (printf, scanf)
- Typecasting and type modifiers
Operators and Expression
- Arithmetic, relational, logical, and bitwise operators
- Assignment and conditional operators (?:)
- Operator precedence and associativity
- Forming valid expressions
Control Flow Statement
- Decision-making (if, if-else, nested if, switch-case)
- Loops (for, while, do-while)
- Jump statements (break, continue, goto)
Functions
- Function declaration, definition, and calling
- Passing arguments and return value.
- Recursion and inline functions
- Storage classes (auto, static, extern, register)
Preprocessors and Macros
- #include, #define, and other preprocessor directives
- Macros with arguments
- Conditional compilation (#ifdef, #ifndef, #endif)
Arrays and Strings
- Single-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays
- Array and Pointer Relation
- Passing array to function
- String handling functions (strlen, strcpy, strcat, strcmp, etc.)
- Passing Strings to functions
Structures and Unions
- Defining and using structures
- Nested structures and arrays of structures
- Pointers to structures
- Introduction to unions and differences from structures
File Handling
- Reading and writing files (fopen, fclose, fprintf, fscanf)
- Working with text and binary files
- File pointers and error handling in file operations
Command-Line Arguments
- Understanding command-line arguments (argc, argv)
- Writing programs to process command-line input
Advanced Topics (Optional)
- Memory management and optimization
- Bit manipulation techniques
- Introduction to data structures (linked lists, stacks, queues)
- Function pointers
Error Handling
- Types of errors (syntax, logical, runtime)
- Debugging and handling runtime errors
- Using
errnofor error reporting
Final Project
- Implementing a small C project (e.g., calculator, file management system, or student record system) to apply all learned concepts.