C and C++ Programming

This hands on C programming course provides a comprehensive introduction to the ANSI C language, emphasizing portability and structured design. Students are introduced to all major language elements including fundamental data types, flow control, and standard function libraries.

Thorough treatment is given to the topics of string and character manipulation, dynamic memory allocation, standard I/O, macro definition, and the C runtime library. The course explains the use of aggregate structures, unions, and pointers early on so the students can practice extensively in the hands-on labs.

Structured programming constructs and varargs functions are also covered. Emphasis is given to the processing of command line arguments and environment variables so students will be able to write flexible, user-friendly programs.

The course also includes coverage of portability tips drawn from experienced programmers working in production environments. Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

After successful completion of this course, students can take one of the following exams issued by CPP Institute:

• CLA: C Programming Language Certified Associate
• CLP: C Certified Professional Programmer
• CPA: C++ Certified Associate Programmer
• CPP: C++ Certified Professional Programmer

You will learn:

• Components of a C program
• Using the C preprocessor
• Using standard runtime libraries
• Using make to build programs
• Working with debugger utilities
• Using data types, storage classes and scope
• Using typedef to make code more readable and portable
• Using operators and expressions
• Working with conditional and looping constructs
• Initializing a pointer
• Accessing the value addressed by a pointer
• Returning the value of a function
• Declaring argument data types
• ANSI function prototype syntax
• Declaring and initializing arrays and multidimensional arrays
• Using Strings and character manipulation
• Declaring and instancing a structure
• Defining a union
• Accessing command line arguments and environment variables
• C runtime library standard I/O functions