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An In-Depth Understanding of Memory and Pointers in C

An In-Depth Understanding of Memory and Pointers in C

The course will cover everything from basic information about pointers & memory to data structures implementation using pointers and their advanced usage.

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106 Lessons

20h

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The course will cover everything from basic information about pointers & memory to data structures implementation using pointers and their advanced usage.

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This course includes

3 Projects
2 Assessments
197 Playgrounds
21 Challenges
19 Quizzes

This course includes

3 Projects
2 Assessments
197 Playgrounds
21 Challenges
19 Quizzes
Course Overview
What You'll Learn
Course Content

Course Overview

This course is intended to thoroughly understand pointers in C and low-level memory operations. It introduces the fundamentals of pointers and memory in C using a step-by-step approach to basic and advanced concepts. This course is divided into several sections. It starts with memory and pointers, and the common errors associated with them. Next, you will get a comprehensive overview of C pointers, including memory management, arrays, strings, functions, complex declarations, dynamic memory, structures, an...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Pointers

Lifetime And Memory Management

Os Fundamentals

Linked List

Binary Search Tree

Structures

Stack

Arrays

Strings

Generics

Pointer Arithmetic

Dynamic Memory Allocations

Heap

What You'll Learn

A working knowledge of the C language

An understanding of memory layers and their inner workings

The ability to write code using pointers efficiently

Mastery of crucial data structures, such as linked lists and binary search trees

An understanding of how to prepare for C language job interviews

What You'll Learn

A working knowledge of the C language

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

Get familiar with memory and pointers, key concepts, and common errors in C.
Welcome to Pointers and Memory in Depth
Memory
Pointers
Common Errors
Quiz Yourself on Memory and Pointers
2.

Stack and Local Memory

Discover the logic behind stack operations, function calls, memory allocation, and scope in C.
Local vs. Global Scope
Stack Definition
Stack for Local Variables
Stack for Function Calls
Pointers to Variables on Stack
Common Errors
Quiz Yourself on Stack Usage
3.

Passing Arguments to Functions

Work your way through passing arguments by value and reference, and manipulating pointers.
Pass by Value
Issues in the Pass by Value
Pass by Reference Using Pointers
Coding Challenge: The Swap Function
Changing the Value of Pointers Passed as Arguments
Quiz Yourself on Parameter Passing
4.

Pointer Arithmetic Basics

Break down complex ideas in pointer arithmetic, covering sizes, addition, subtraction, comparisons, and invalid operations.
Size of Data Types
Addition
Subtraction
Comparing Pointers
Invalid Operations
Quiz Yourself on Pointer Arithmetic
5.

Pointers and Arrays

Solve problems in managing arrays with pointers, arithmetic, decaying, and function passing in C.
Array Basics
Pointers and Arrays
Pointer Arithmetic with Arrays
Array Decaying
Passing Arrays to Functions
Practice: Target Sum in a Sorted Array
Challenge: Closest Target Sum in Two Sorted Arrays
Quiz Yourself on Arrays
6.

Pointers and Strings

7 Lessons

Tackle pointers and strings through memory representation, constant strings, pointer arithmetic, and practical challenges.
7.

Pointers and Functions

6 Lessons

Practice using function pointers in C for dynamic function calls and flexible code.
8.

Complex Pointer Declarations

4 Lessons

Break down complex pointer declarations in C, using rules and examples for clarity.

Assessment 1

Assessment

9.

Heap and Dynamic Memory

12 Lessons

Walk through heap memory, dynamic allocation functions, Valgrind, and common errors in C.
10.

Structures

8 Lessons

Work your way through struct definitions, arrays, dynamic allocation, padding, copies, and coding challenges.
11.

Practicing Everything with Linked Lists

7 Lessons

Apply your skills to manage linked lists, covering insertion, challenges, comparisons with arrays, and efficient techniques.

Assessment 2

Assessment

12.

Genericity Using Void Pointers

7 Lessons

Dig into void pointers for flexible and type-agnostic memory manipulation in C.
13.

Advanced Memory Manipulation

6 Lessons

Follow the process of advanced memory manipulation, implementing custom functions, and understanding endianness.
14.

Project Prep: Binary Search Trees

11 Lessons

Master the implementation and operations of Binary Search Trees in C through practical tips, pseudocode, and playground exercises.

Efficiently Processing Temperature Samples

Project

Efficient Dictionary

Project

Efficiently Processing Employee Records

Project

15.

Conclusion

6 Lessons

Learn how to use memory management and pointer techniques for advanced programming tasks.

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