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Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

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.

Status: Programming Principles
Status: C and C++
BeginnerCourse21 hours

Featured reviews

KS

5.0Reviewed Oct 19, 2020

Great introductory course for those who want to learn primitive part of programing.

BG

5.0Reviewed Jun 2, 2019

Great course that taught important programming topics.

CF

5.0Reviewed Dec 20, 2019

Teaches you how to use GDB and debug code effectively. Challenging and engaging homework.

RD

5.0Reviewed Jun 12, 2020

This was an amazing experience to be a part of this course. It helped me to boost up my confidence.

FG

5.0Reviewed Dec 21, 2019

Very good material arrangement and assignment settings!

AA

4.0Reviewed Sep 5, 2020

The project is difficult to complete. It would have been nice if they gave instructions in algorithmic style,instead of giving subtle instruction.

BK

5.0Reviewed Jun 3, 2020

excellent foundation-building course, not an easy one though

ZT

5.0Reviewed Jun 9, 2020

This course is certainly very challenging and I am glad I made it. To those who are still struggling with the poker game project, I encourage you to keep working hard and you will achieve a lot.

V

4.0Reviewed Apr 13, 2020

Only thing keeping this from 5 stars is the testing assignments

DH

5.0Reviewed Aug 12, 2018

End of course project was challenging and fun. Lots of opportunity to learn how to debug memory issues with valgrind.

RR

5.0Reviewed Oct 12, 2022

The last project is the most difficult one I ever had in a while. I am enjoying it very much.

MK

5.0Reviewed Oct 16, 2022

I​t was really good going through this course. Assignments and projects were a bit tough but still enjoyed it