Module 1 : Introduction to C
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental differences between Python and C programming languages
- Implement basic input/output operations in C
- Declare and use variables with appropriate data types
- Apply arithmetic operators in C expressions
- Design and implement flow control structures (conditionals and loops)
- Transition effectively from Python syntax to C syntax
1. Introduction: From Python to C
1.1 Key Differences Overview Aspect Python C Compilation Interpreted Compiled Type Syste...
2. Input/Output Operations
2.1 Output Operations 2.1.1 Basic Output - printf() Function Signature: int printf(const char *fo...
3. Variables and Data Types
3.1 Variable Declaration Python vs C: Python C x = 5 int x = 5; name = "John" char name[...
4. Arithmetic Operators
4.1 Basic Arithmetic Operators Operator Operation Python Example C Example + Addition a + ...
5. Flow Control
5.1 Conditional Statements 5.1.1 if Statement Python vs C Syntax: Python: if condition: state...
6. More Migration Guide: From Python to C
6.1 Common Syntax Differences Feature Python C Comments # This is a comment // This is a c...
7. Best Basic Practices and Style Guidelines
7.1 Naming Conventions Variables: Use descriptive names (student_count, not sc) Constants: Use u...
8. Practical Examples
8.1 Complete Program Examples Example 1: Simple Calculator #include <stdio.h> int main() { f...
9. Common Debugging Tips
9.1 Compilation Errors Missing semicolons: Add ; at the end of statements Undeclared variables: ...