JavaScript → C Programming

Master the C programming language through the lens of a JavaScript developer. This comprehensive course will guide you from JavaScript's high-level abstractions to C's powerful low-level control, focusing on memory management, pointers, system programming, and performance optimization.

Why Learn C?

C is the foundation of modern computing. Understanding C gives you:

• Deep System Understanding: Learn how computers actually work at the hardware level
• Memory Control: Master manual memory management and pointer operations
• Performance Optimization: Write high-performance code with minimal overhead
• System Programming: Build operating systems, drivers, and embedded applications
• Career Growth: C skills are highly valued in systems programming, embedded development, and performance-critical applications

What You'll Learn

Core Concepts

• Memory Management: From JavaScript's garbage collection to C's manual memory control
• Pointers: Master the most powerful and challenging concept in C
• System Programming: Understand how to interact directly with hardware
• Performance Optimization: Write code that runs at near-machine speed

Practical Skills

• Data Structures: Implement arrays, linked lists, trees, and graphs from scratch
• Algorithms: Write efficient sorting, searching, and graph algorithms
• File I/O: Handle file operations and data persistence
• Network Programming: Build network applications and servers

Advanced Topics

• Multi-threading: Concurrent programming with threads
• System Calls: Direct operating system interaction
• Embedded Programming: Microcontroller and IoT development
• Performance Analysis: Profiling and optimization techniques

Learning Path

Module 00: C Language Introduction

Understanding C's philosophy and how it differs from JavaScript

Module 01: Syntax Comparison

Mapping JavaScript concepts to C syntax and structure

Module 02: Variables and Memory

Understanding memory layout and variable storage

Module 03: Pointer Fundamentals

Mastering the most important concept in C programming

Module 04: Arrays and Strings

Working with arrays, strings, and character manipulation

Module 05: Functions and Stack Management

Understanding function calls, parameters, and stack operations

Module 06: Structures and Unions

Building complex data types and memory-efficient structures

Module 07: Dynamic Memory Allocation

Managing memory dynamically with malloc, free, and related functions

Module 08: File Operations

Reading, writing, and manipulating files and data streams

Module 09: Algorithms and Data Structures

Implementing fundamental algorithms and data structures

Module 10: System Programming

Interacting with the operating system and hardware

Module 11: Projects

Building real-world applications and tools

Module 12: Common Pitfalls

Avoiding memory errors and undefined behavior

Module 13: Performance Optimization

Writing fast, efficient, and optimized code

Module 14: Advanced Topics

Exploring modern C features and advanced techniques

Interactive Learning

Each module includes:

• Live Code Examples: Run C code directly in your browser
• Memory Visualization: See how memory is allocated and used
• Performance Comparisons: Compare C and JavaScript implementations
• Interactive Debugging: Step through code execution
• Real-time Error Detection: Catch memory errors and undefined behavior

Prerequisites

• Basic JavaScript knowledge
• Understanding of programming fundamentals
• Familiarity with command line tools
• No prior C experience required

Tools and Environment

• Online Compiler: Run C code directly in your browser
• Memory Visualizer: See memory layout and pointer relationships
• Debugger: Step through code execution
• Performance Profiler: Analyze code performance
• Error Detector: Catch memory leaks and undefined behavior

Start Your Journey

Begin with Module 00: C Language Introduction to understand the fundamental differences between JavaScript and C, and learn how to think like a systems programmer.

Ready to dive into the world of low-level programming? Let's start building your C programming skills!