Informações principais
Sobre o conteúdo
In this course, we will examine a key concept, foundational to any programming language: the usage of memory.
This course builds upon the basic concept of pointers, discussed in C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management, and introduces the more advanced usage of pointers and pointer arithmetic. Arrays of pointers and multidimensional arrays are addressed, and you will learn how to allocate memory for your own data during program execution. This is called dynamic memory allocation at runtime using pointers.
Within moments you will be coding hands-on in a browser tool developed for this course, receiving instant feedback on your code. No need to install anything!
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.
In this course, you will also gain experience with programming concepts that are foundational to any programming language.
At the end of this course, you will reach the fourth 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.
Pré-requisito
We recommend having completed the 3 first courses of the C programming with Linux Specialization.
Programa de estudos
Week 1: Memory and pointers
By the end of Week 1, you will be able to both visualize the concept of a pointer in memory and use pointers in functions with simple pointer arithmetic. You will also demonstrate that an array name is a pointer performing pointer arithmetic and will create functions that accept and modify arrays.
Week 2: Multidimensional arrays
By the end of Week 2, you will be able to deference pointers using array notation and star notation. You will also be able to store multiple strings in an array and manipulate matrices.
Week 3: Dynamic memory allocation
By the end of Week 3, you will be able to distinguish between the stack and the heap memory spaces. You will also be able to allocate and deallocate memory programmatically in the heap for arrays.
Instrutores
Rémi SHARROCK
Associate Professor, Telecom Paris
Petra Bonfert-Taylor
Professor of Engineering | Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Criador do conteúdo
L'Institut Mines-Télécom est un acteur majeur public de l’enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l'innovation dans les domaines de l'ingénierie et du management.
Il est composé de 10 grandes écoles Mines et Télécom sous tutelle du ministre du redressement productif (Mines Albi, Mines Alès, Mines Douai, Mines Nantes, Mines ParisTech, Mines Saint-Etienne, Télécom Bretagne, Télécom École de Management, Télécom ParisTech, Télécom SudParis) et de deux écoles filiales (Télécom Lille et Eurecom). Il entretient des relations privilégiées avec deux partenaires stratégiques, Mines Nancy, composante de l’Université de Lorraine, et Armines.
L’Institut Mines-Télécom est en pointe en matière d’innovation pédagogique. Premier groupe d’écoles d’ingénieur en France, il diplôme chaque année 8% des ingénieurs.
Les cours en ligne ouverts à tous participent d’un mouvement de création et d’animation de communautés pour la formation initiale et tout au long de la vie. L’Institut Mines-Télécom contribuera à ce mouvement et y impliquera l’ensemble de ses parties prenantes : enseignants-chercheurs, étudiants et futurs étudiants, diplômés, entreprises et de la manière la plus générale tous les apprenants intéressés par les domaines de spécialité de l’Institut.
Plataforma
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