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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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 stars5.57%
- 2 stars2.47%
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TOP REVIEWS FROM POINTERS, ARRAYS, AND RECURSION
by MKOct 16, 2022
It was really good going through this course. Assignments and projects were a bit tough but still enjoyed it
by DHAug 12, 2018
End of course project was challenging and fun. Lots of opportunity to learn how to debug memory issues with valgrind.
by RSJan 23, 2019
Very well designed hands-on training course for developing a real software program in C.
by SDAug 25, 2021
This course will help all junior and senior programmers. Thanks to lecturers.
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