Introduction

C Programming is an introduction to the C programming language. You will use standard ANSI C and Metrowerk's Code Warrior C compiler. This course emphasizes the following:

• Input and output
• Loop statements
• Control flow statements
• Program structure and syntax
• Simple and structured data types
• Functions and structured programming

This course requires no prior programming experience. But please be warned: C is a very powerful programming language, but it can also be difficult to understand and unforgiving of even minor errors. There is no required textbook, but you may find the following books helpful:

• The C Programming Language by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie
• Macintosh C Programming Primer by Dave Mark and Cartwright Reed
• Macintosh Programming for Dummies by Dan Parks Sydow

Requirements

To pass this course you must:

• Read this guide … every word of it!!
• Complete every example program in this guide
• Complete the suggested modifications of the examples
• Complete the final project

For each program you complete:

• Create the project and enter the program source
• Run the program and make sure it works correctly

You will be working independently during this class. You will need to find time to work in the computer lab. Plan ahead since the lab is often used by classes and you will not always be able to work. The only assignment you need to show your teacher is your final project. Feel free to ask questions if you are unsure about anything.

Getting Started

Create a new folder within your documents folder and save everything for this class in that folder. When you create a new program, save all the files for that program in a new folder with the same name. This makes it much easier to keep everything organized. You should also keep a backup copy of your files on a floppy, Superdisk, or Zip disk. You can use the Copy command in At Ease to copy your files onto one of these.