Programming is an increasingly important skill, whether you aspire to a career in software development, or in other fields. This course is the first in the specialization Introduction to Programming in C, but its lessons extend to any language you might want to learn. This is because programming is fundamentally about figuring out how to solve a class of problems and writing the algorithm, a clear set of steps to solve any problem in its class. This course will introduce you to a powerful problem-solving process—the Seven Steps—which you can use to solve any programming problem. In this course, you will learn how to develop an algorithm, then progress to reading code and understanding how programming concepts relate to algorithms.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Introduction to Programming in C
Programming Fundamentals
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Habilidades que obtendrás
AlgorithmsProgramming Language ConceptsProblem SolvingC Programming
Resultados profesionales del estudiante
33%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
34%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
18%
consiguió un aumento de sueldo o ascenso
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Nivel principiante
Aprox. 15 horas para completar
Sugerido: 4 weeks of study, 6–8 hours/week
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Inglés (English), Vietnamita
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
2 horas para completar
Introduction
This module introduces a powerful process for solving any programming problem—the Seven Steps. You will learn how to approach a programming problem methodically, so you can formulate an algorithm that is specific and correct. You will work through examples with sequences of numbers and graphical patterns to develop the skill of algorithm development.
2 horas para completar
8 videos (Total 33 minutos), 9 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios
8 videos
Stepping Through An Algorithm4m
Testing an Algorithm for a Numerical Sequence3m
A Pattern of Squares4m
Testing a Pattern of Squares2m
Drawing a Rectangle4m
Closest Point5m
Generalizing Closest Point5m
9 lecturas
Programming: Plan First, Then Code3m
Overview of the Seven Steps5m
Algorithms10m
Step 1: Work an Example Yourself5m
Step 2: Write Down What You Just Did4m
Step 3: Generalize Your Steps10m
Step 4: Test Your Algorithm9m
A Pattern of Squares6m
Next Steps4m
3 ejercicios de práctica
Steps 1–46m
Algorithm Practice6m
Algorithms30m
4 horas para completar
Reading Code
In this module, you will learn to read code—this means you will be able to execute a piece of code by hand, and clearly illustrate what each statement does and what the state of the program is. Understanding how to read code is the only way to be sure you can write correct code. By the end of this module, you will be able to read and understand code with functions, conditional statements, iteration, and other fundamental techniques.
4 horas para completar
12 videos (Total 38 minutos), 17 lecturas, 8 cuestionarios
12 videos
Declaring and Assigning a Variable2m
Examples of Expressions2m
Using Functions for Abstraction4m
Execution of Function Calls4m
Printing Example2m
Execution of If/Else3m
Execution of Switch/Case3m
While Loops3m
Equivalent For and While Loops2m
Execution of Nested Loops3m
Execution of Continue2m
17 lecturas
Declaring a Variable10m
Assigning a Variable10m
Expressions with Common Operators10m
Anatomy of a Function10m
How to Evaluate a Function10m
Scope10m
Printing10m
Conditional Statements10m
If/Else10m
Switch/Case10m
Shorthand10m
Loops for Repetition10m
While Loops10m
Do/While Loops10m
For Loops10m
Continue and Break10m
Higher-level Meaning10m
8 ejercicios de práctica
Variables and Expressions8m
Functions4m
Printing4m
Logical Operators4m
Conditional Statements4m
While Loops2m
Loops4m
Reading Code16m
4 horas para completar
Types
Everything is a number to a computer, but types determine the size and interpretation of numbers. In this module you will learn about types beyond integers, both their conceptual representations, and their hardware representations in binary. You will learn basic data types, "non-number" types, and complex, custom types, as well as some important caveats, so you will avoid type-related programming mistakes.
4 horas para completar
8 videos (Total 23 minutos), 18 lecturas, 6 cuestionarios
8 videos
Types and Formatted Output4m
Type Conversion2m
Everything Is a Number2m
Struct for a Rectangle2m
Uses of Typedef3m
Enumerated Types3m
A Duke Software Engineering Student on the Importance of Planning3m
18 lecturas
Converting between Decimal and Binary10m
Looking under the Hood10m
Basic Data Types10m
char10m
int10m
float and double10m
Printing redux10m
Expressions Have Types10m
Type Conversion10m
Casting10m
Overflow and Underflow10m
"Non-numbers"10m
Strings10m
Images10m
Sound and Video10m
Structs10m
Typedef10m
Enumerated Types10m
6 ejercicios de práctica
Decimal, Hex, and Binary8m
Basic Data Types8m
Expressions Have Types6m
"Non-numbers"6m
Complex, Custom Data Types6m
Types20m
1 hora para completar
Project
You have learned a lot about designing algorithms and the programming concepts that will help you implement them. For this project, you will develop and test your own algorithm for sorting data. This module will reinforce the importance of being specific when you write an algorithm and provide an opportunity for you to do so yourself, for a very common computational task: sorting.
1 hora para completar
2 videos (Total 4 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
1 lectura
Sample PB&J Algorithm with Feedback10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Writing a Sorting Algorithm1h
Revisiones
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por RDJul 12, 2019
Great for total beginners.\n\nWould totally recommend to college students who just started their programming classes in C.\n\nNot for professionals eager to brush up their skills.Since it's too basic.
por ABAug 3, 2019
This course helps to develop logical thinking & helps to understand how program would work before writing actual program. The basics of Programming are explained in detail with description & Videos
por RKJul 20, 2019
If you are new to C programming and know nothing about it then its amazing course to get started with C programming. It completely felt like being spoon-fed for the material taught in this course.
por SSApr 20, 2019
I love the focus of this first course in the specialization is about problem solving and developing a mindset for programming. The course is well thought out and concepts are clearly explained!
por SRFeb 4, 2020
This course is amazing and there are many things of the programming fundamental that I have learned through this course . This course proved to be good for those who want to learn c from zero .
por MMDec 26, 2017
Well worth it! Hated it in the beginning, couldn't wrap my head around the algorithms, but the course studies helped, kept reading, watching the videos, FINALLY got it!\n\n100% can recommend!
por AMApr 7, 2019
Really great course. Took this as a refresher. I feel that the content of this course was significantly higher quality than the programming tuition I received in first semester of university.
por TKSep 23, 2019
This is an excellent introduction to programming in general.It gives the building blocks towards professional programming regardless of the programming language or industry you are aiming at.
por VVNov 10, 2018
Best Course I've taken on programming. Special thanks to the mentors, very clear and patient to explain each thing elaborately! Course is in great detail and made easy for Beginners. Thanks!
por PTDec 11, 2019
I thought the course explained everything very well. However in the readings I thought that some keywords should be highlighted or colored different to indicate that it's part of the syntax.
por VPSep 21, 2019
great course for beginners!!\n\nrather than only language syntax learning about the actual process or actual algorithm is way more beneficial. which is the exact thing this course provides.
por JTFeb 1, 2018
This course is great. The teachers are fantastic at explaining the subject matter. I had failed a class at a community college in C++, this class makes it all make so much more sense.
por ASApr 18, 2018
Very nice course for every beginner. After the course you will understand very well the fundamentals of programming and could continue to further expand your knowledge in this field.
por ASJan 25, 2020
I've got a really nice overview of what programming is all about. I now kind of know what kind of thought process goes on behind the cryptic looking codes of a programming language.
por KPJan 18, 2020
Excellent for beginners. A great way to build a solid foundation for new programmers/ data scientists/ coding enthusiasts. Loved the instructors and their way of explaining things!
por SHDec 7, 2019
That was a great experience to me because I have learnt lot of new things and I learnt how to do programming analysis based on complex problems and writing algorithms for problem.
por MTFeb 3, 2020
The format combined lectures, video, and exercises into an interesting way to learn algorithm development using the C language - much better than the usual "Hello World" approach.
por TBDec 4, 2019
It is a great introduction course about programming logic. I've already taken classes in university about this topic, but I still managed to learn new things trought this course.
por SMar 28, 2020
It was a very nice experience to attend this course. I am thankful to Coursera and Duke University for this superb course which can help me in my academics as well as placements.
por YYFeb 23, 2019
Really good introductory class of C#. Clear lectures with reading materials to supply. Hope to finish the course series with deep understanding of C# and programming skills.
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Duke University has about 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a world-class faculty helping to expand the frontiers of knowledge. The university has a strong commitment to applying knowledge in service to society, both near its North Carolina campus and around the world.
Acerca de Programa especializado Introduction to Programming in C
This specialization develops strong programming fundamentals for learners who want to solve complex problems by writing computer programs. Through four courses, you will learn to develop algorithms in a systematic way and read and write the C code to implement them. This will prepare you to pursue a career in software development or other computational fields.
Successful completion of this Specialization will be considered by admissions as a demonstration of your skill and enhance your master’s application to Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering.
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