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This course is part of C Programming with Linux Specialization
Instructors: Rémi SHARROCK
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Use external libraries
Build an application from multiple source files
Automate the building process using makefiles
Pass and use arguments to the main function. Read from and write to files in C
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Learn how to use professional tools and libraries to write and build C programs within the Linux operating system.
This seventh and final course in the C Programming with Linux Specialization will allow you to develop and use your C code within the Linux operating system. Using libraries in C is a fundamental concept when it comes to sharing code with others. In addition to compiling and linking, you will also learn how to pass arguments to an executable program. As you embark on your future career as a programmer, you will be able to continue your coding adventures with professional coding environments used by C programmers around the world. Why learn C and not another programming language? Did you know that smartphones, your car’s navigation system, robots, drones, trains, and almost all electronic devices have some C-code running under the hood? C is used in any circumstance where speed and flexibility are important, such as in embedded systems or high-performance computing. At the end of this course, you will reach the last milestone in the C Programming with Linux Specialization, unlocking the door to a career in computer engineering. Your job Outlook: - Programmers, developers, engineers, managers, and related industries within scientific computing and data science; - Embedded systems such as transportation, utility networks, and aerospace; - Robotics industry and manufacturing; - IoT (Internet of Things) used in smart homes, automation, and wearables. - IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology, ranks C as third of the top programming languages of 2021 in demand by employers. (Source: IEEE Spectrum) This course has received financial support from the Patrick & Lina Drahi Foundation.
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By the end of Week 1, you will be able to effectively declare and define functions, as well as use external libraries (e.g. math, compression, image).
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By the end of Week 2, you will be able to use preprocessor directives, build an application from multiple source files, and automate the building process using Makefiles.
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By the end of Week 3, you will be able to pass and use arguments to the main function, read and use a file, write to a file, and install a profession C compiler.
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Reviewed on Jul 28, 2022
The material in all the 7 courses was well explained. Easy to follow.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2023
Good course. Hope the assignment could be a little more chanllenge.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2023
the specialization is good, Thanks! but I don't remember any assignment or lesson on function pointers which is very important for c programmers.
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