C Programming

Overview

This repository showcases my journey through C programming, covering a comprehensive range of topics from basic to advanced levels. It includes programs and examples that demonstrate essential concepts and advanced techniques in C, designed for learners who want to deepen their understanding of the language.

Contents

Basics

1. Introduction to C: Overview of the C programming language.
2. Setting Up the Environment: Installing compilers and IDEs.
3. Hello World Program: Writing your first C program.
4. Data Types: Understanding int, float, char, double.
5. Variables: Declaration, initialization, and scope.
6. Constants: Using #define and const.
7. Operators: Arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise operators.
8. Type Casting: Implicit and explicit type conversion.
9. Control Structures: if, else, and switch statements.
10. Loop Structures: for, while, and do-while loops.
11. Break and Continue: Control loop execution flow.

Intermediate Topics

12. Functions: Defining, declaring, and calling functions.
13. Function Arguments: Pass by value vs. pass by reference.
14. Return Values: Returning values from functions.
15. Recursion: Understanding and implementing recursive functions.
16. Arrays: Single-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays.
17. String Handling: Character arrays and string functions.
18. Pointers: Basics of pointers and memory addresses.
19. Pointer Arithmetic: Incrementing and decrementing pointers.
20. Pointers and Arrays: Relationship between pointers and arrays.
21. Dynamic Memory Allocation: Using malloc, calloc, and free.
22. Structures: Defining and using structures.
23. Unions: Using unions for memory-efficient data storage.
24. Enumerations: Defining and using enums.
25. Typedef: Creating type aliases with typedef.
26. File I/O: Reading from and writing to files.
27. Command-Line Arguments: Accessing program arguments via argv and argc.
28. Preprocessor Directives: Using #include, #define, and conditional compilation.
29. Macros: Creating and using macros.
30. Static and External Variables: Understanding storage classes.

Advanced Topics

31. Linked Lists: Implementing singly linked lists.
32. Doubly Linked Lists: Creating and managing doubly linked lists.
33. Circular Linked Lists: Understanding circular linked lists.
34. Stacks: Implementing stack data structure.
35. Queues: Creating and managing queues.
36. Binary Trees: Implementing binary tree data structure.
37. Tree Traversal: In-order, pre-order, and post-order traversal.
38. Binary Search Trees: Creating and managing binary search trees.
39. Graphs: Representing graphs using adjacency lists and matrices.
40. Graph Traversal: Implementing depth-first and breadth-first search.
41. Hash Tables: Creating and using hash tables for data storage.
42. Sorting Algorithms: Implementing bubble sort, selection sort, insertion sort, merge sort, and quicksort.
43. Searching Algorithms: Implementing linear and binary search.
44. Dynamic Programming: Solving problems using dynamic programming techniques.
45. Backtracking: Understanding and applying backtracking algorithms.
46. Bit Manipulation: Techniques for manipulating bits efficiently.
47. Error Handling: Using errno, custom error codes, and exceptions.
48. Memory Management: Techniques for efficient memory usage.
49. Advanced File Handling: Using fseek, ftell, and binary file operations.
50. Multi-threading: Introduction to threads using POSIX threads (pthreads).
51. Synchronization: Using mutexes and semaphores in multithreaded programs.
52. Socket Programming: Basics of network programming using sockets.
53. Inter-Process Communication: Understanding IPC mechanisms.
54. Signal Handling: Handling signals in C programs.
55. Compiler Design: Introduction to compiling and linking.
56. C Standard Library: Utilizing standard library functions effectively.
57. Unit Testing: Writing tests for C programs.
58. Profiling and Optimization: Techniques for optimizing C code.
59. Code Documentation: Best practices for documenting C code.
60. Version Control: Using Git for version control in projects.

Specialized Topics

61. Graphics Programming: Basics of graphics programming in C.
62. Game Development: Introduction to game development using C.
63. Embedded Systems: Programming for embedded systems in C.
64. C on Microcontrollers: Writing C code for microcontroller applications.
65. Compiler Optimizations: Understanding compiler optimization techniques.
66. C for Data Structures: Implementing complex data structures in C.
67. API Development: Creating APIs using C.
68. Web Programming with C: Basics of web programming using C.
69. Database Programming: Accessing databases using C.
70. Artificial Intelligence in C: Implementing basic AI algorithms in C.
71. Networking in C: Advanced networking concepts and implementations.
72. Real-Time Systems: Programming real-time systems with C.
73. C and Assembly Language: Interfacing C with assembly.
74. Cross-Platform Development: Writing C code for multiple platforms.
75. C for Scientific Computing: Implementing algorithms for scientific applications.
76. Hardware Abstraction Layer: Understanding and implementing HAL.
77. C for Mobile Development: Developing mobile applications using C.
78. Security in C Programming: Writing secure C code and understanding vulnerabilities.
79. Performance Analysis: Techniques for analyzing the performance of C programs.
80. C for Machine Learning: Implementing basic ML algorithms in C.

Advanced Practices

81. Continuous Integration: Setting up CI/CD for C projects.
82. Static Code Analysis: Tools and techniques for static code analysis.
83. Dynamic Analysis: Techniques for dynamic code analysis.
84. Compiler Writing: Basics of writing a simple compiler in C.
85. Real-World Projects: Overview of projects to enhance practical experience.
86. Code Reviews: Best practices for conducting code reviews.
87. Open Source Contribution: How to contribute to open source projects in C.
88. C Coding Standards: Understanding and applying coding standards.
89. Refactoring: Techniques for improving existing C code.
90. Debugging Techniques: Common debugging techniques and tools.
91. Memory Leak Detection: Tools and techniques for detecting memory leaks.
92. Using GDB: Introduction to the GNU Debugger.
93. Profiling Tools: Using tools like gprof and valgrind.
94. Code Generation: Techniques for generating C code programmatically.
95. C and Other Languages: Interfacing C with C++, Python, or Java.
96. Creating Shared Libraries: Building and using shared libraries in C.
97. Using CMake: Building C projects with CMake.
98. Documentation Tools: Using tools like Doxygen for documentation.
99. Advanced Compiler Techniques: Exploring compiler construction.
100. C Standards and Versions: Understanding C89, C99, C11, C18, and C23.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A C compiler (e.g., GCC, Clang) installed on your system.

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/itsfingerlickinggood/C
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd your-repo
   

Running Programs

To compile and run any program:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Compile the program (replace program.c with the file name):

   gcc -o program program.c