The third course in the specialization Introduction to Programming in C introduces the programming constructs pointers, arrays, and recursion. Pointers provide control and flexibility when programming in C by giving you a way to refer to the location of other data. Arrays provide a way to bundle data by guaranteeing sequences of data are grouped together. Finally, recursive functions—functions that call themselves—provide an alternative to iteration that are very useful for implementing certain algorithms.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
Pointers
5 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 16 min), 13 readings, 5 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Arrays
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 18 min), 7 readings, 5 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Uses of Pointers
6 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 22 min), 16 readings, 6 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Recursion
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 34 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes
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- 3 stars5.59%
- 2 stars2.48%
- 1 star5.90%
TOP REVIEWS FROM POINTERS, ARRAYS, AND RECURSION
by RROct 12, 2022
The last project is the most difficult one I ever had in a while. I am enjoying it very much.
by RSJan 23, 2019
Very well designed hands-on training course for developing a real software program in C.
by TNSep 27, 2022
I filled any knowledge gaps I had in pointers, arrays and strings.
by SPJul 1, 2020
Awesome Course. A very well structured course to learn about C deeply.
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