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Dartmouth College

C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

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.

Status: Computer Engineering
Status: Operating Systems
BeginnerCourse7 hours

Featured reviews

MK

5.0Reviewed Nov 2, 2022

Exercises should be little bit more complex and tougher so that the learner can Master the concepts perfectly.A great course though . Thank You

PP

5.0Reviewed Jul 24, 2022

Pointers (again) and malloc/free. Very good explained. Codecast helps a lot.

PM

5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2025

Excellent course, recommend to anyone thinking of moving into programming.

AN

5.0Reviewed Feb 17, 2023

Definitely one of the best MOOCs I have ever taken, in this course I learn a lot of concept about memory management and pointers more deeper than the previous course

DC

5.0Reviewed Feb 5, 2024

Great course and great way in understanding pointers.

RS

5.0Reviewed Jul 8, 2022

As always for the previous courses of the specialization, Awesomeeeeeee!

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