Introduction to C Programming
3 Topics
Getting Started with C
5 Sub-topics
What is C Programming and Why Learn It
History and Evolution of C Language
Applications of C in Modern Computing
C vs Other Programming Languages
Understanding Compiled Languages
Setting Up Development Environment
5 Sub-topics
Setting Up Development Environment on Windows
Setting Up Development Environment on Linux
Setting Up Development Environment on macOS
Installing GCC Compiler Step by Step
Choosing an IDE (VS Code, Code::Blocks, Dev-C++)
Your First C Program
5 Sub-topics
Writing Your First C Program (Hello World)
Understanding the Compilation Process
Compilation Stages (Preprocessing to Linking)
Running C Programs from Terminal
Common Beginner Errors and How to Fix Them
Multi-File Programming
4 Topics
Modular Programming Concepts
6 Sub-topics
Introduction to Modular Programming
Why Split Code into Multiple Files
Creating Header Files (.h)
Creating Source Files (.c)
Header File Contents What to Include
Source File Contents What to Include
Linkage and Compilation
6 Sub-topics
Include Guards Implementation
extern Keyword for Global Variables
static Keyword for Internal Linkage
Compilation Units Explained
Compiling Multiple Files Manual
Compiling with gcc Linking
Build Systems
7 Sub-topics
Introduction to Makefiles
Writing Your First Makefile
Automating Builds with Make
Project Organization
3 Sub-topics
Project Organization Best Practices
Common Multi-File Mistakes
Debugging Multi-File Projects