Contents: The C Pool covers various topics through a series of projects and exercises. Below is an outline of what you'll be working on:
Basics of C
Syntax and structure
Basic data types
Input/Output
Control structures (loops, conditionals)
Functions and scope
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Classes and Objects
Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism
Constructors and Destructors
Operator overloading
Memory Management
Pointers and references
Dynamic memory allocation
Smart pointers
RAII (Resource Acquisition Is Initialization)
Advanced C Concepts
Templates and generic programming
STL (Standard Template Library) usage
Iterators and algorithms
Exception handling
Code Optimization and Best Practices
Writing efficient C code
Code refactoring
Debugging and profiling tools
Adhering to C coding standards
Getting Started Prerequisites
Before starting the C Pool, you should be comfortable with basic programming concepts. Experience with another programming language, such as C, is beneficial but not required. Environment Setup
Compiler: Make sure you have a C compiler installed on your system. The recommended compiler is clang or g .
Editor: You can use any text editor or IDE you prefer. Common choices include Vim, Emacs, VSCode, or CLion.
Version Control: Familiarize yourself with Git, as you'll need it to manage your projects and submit your work.
Running the Code
To compile and run your C code, you can use the following command:
bash
g -Wall -Wextra -Werror -std=c 98 -o program_name source_file.cpp ./program_name
Project Submission
Submit your projects using the Git submission process outlined by 42 School.
Ensure that your code adheres to the Norm and that you've tested your code thoroughly before submission.
Tips for Success
Practice Regularly: The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll become with C .
Read Documentation: The C reference (cppreference.com) is an invaluable resource.
Collaborate: Don't hesitate to ask for help from peers and participate in group study sessions.
Debugging: Learn to use debugging tools like gdb or lldb to trace and fix issues in your code.
Test Thoroughly: Write test cases for your code to ensure it handles all edge cases.
Resources
C Reference
Learn C
The C Programming Language by Bjarne Stroustrup