This specialization is intended for all programming enthusiasts, as well as beginners, computer and other scientists, and artificial intelligence aficionados seeking a comprehensive introduction to programming. Starting with C for beginners, it advances to modern successor languages of Go and C++. The course will expose you to key algorithms and search methods in Artificial Intelligence, some pioneered by the instructor.
C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming Specialization
C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming Specialization
Launch Your Career in Computer Science. Master C, Go, and C++ programming languages.
Instructor: Ira Pohl
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(37 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Write, compile, and debug a program in C, C++, and Go programming languages
Describe, analyze, and express algorithms
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Skills you'll gain
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Taught in English
31 practice exercises
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- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of California, Santa Cruz
Specialization - 6 course series
What you'll learn
Write a simple program.
Compile, debug, and run a program.
Apply concepts related to arrays & pointers, functions & storage classes, logic operators & various question types, lexical elements & data types.
Skills you'll gain
C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Computer Programming, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Software Technical Review, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Code Review, and Computer Science
What you'll learn
Apply concepts using command line arguments.
Use simple C++ constructs.
Use assets to debug code.
Skills you'll gain
C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, and Debugging
What you'll learn
Write a simple program.
Compile, debug, and run a program.
Apply concepts related to arrays, slices, pointers, functions and data types.
Apply concepts connected to flow of control, especially iteration and recursion.
Skills you'll gain
Go (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Structures, File Systems, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), and Computer Programming
What you'll learn
Explain and apply concepts related to type declarations, structs, methods, and Monte Carlo simulations.
Apply basic techniques and concepts of data structures and algorithms.
Apply concepts related to interfaces, sort, and error checking.
Apply concepts connected to channels, deadrock, workers, select, waitgroup, mutex, and testing.
Skills you'll gain
Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, C and C++, Computer Science, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integration Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, and Unit Testing
What you'll learn
Convert C programs to C++.
Use basic container classes.
Apply the principles of Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm.
Skills you'll gain
C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, and C (Programming Language)
What you'll learn
Use the Standard Template Library.
Apply inheritance logic and C++ syntax.
Describe and compare Min-Max and the Alpha-Beta algorithm for game playing.
Skills you'll gain
C++ (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, and Data Structures
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