In the new world we live in, coding is a universally valuable skill, whether you're a scientist, artist, or a humanist. Algorithms are everywhere, and we all have to understand how they work. The C language is particularly well suited as an introduction to coding: It's a tried-and-true language, and it allows you to understand computing processes at a deep level. You will also get an introduction to more advanced programming in C++ in the final module.
C for Everyone: Structured Programming
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C for Everyone: Structured Programming
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Apply concepts using command line arguments.
Use simple C++ constructs.
Use assets to debug code.
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Over the past 2 years I have been using Python. To get an understanding of C I did this course, which gave me the basics of C and C++.
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very much useful to expand knowledge and strong foundation on C programming, very useful to understand structures too!
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Reviewed on Jul 5, 2020
A very detailed course, thoroughly loved it Professor Ira Pohl is a wonderful teacher. Damn I love him. I'm gonna move onto C++ now, time to really up the ante
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