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Pointers in C for Embedded Systems

This course will teach you how to use pointers in C to create powerful Embedded Systems programs.
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Introduction:

In this course, we explore what pointers are, and how they make it possible to optimize program code.

You can put together programs without using pointers, but they dramatically speed up the program execution time, which is often very important when working with microcontrollers. Given the complexity of certain data types and the value of bytes, an explanation of the effectiveness of pointer conversion will be explained.

Program performance can be significantly accelerated by the use of pointers when working on an algorithm. In this course, you’ll also learn how different types of pointers are used in C.

This course is designed to teach students how to use pointers in C for programming microcontrollers. The course starts with the basics of pointers and moves on to more advanced topics. Students will learn how to use pointers to create, read, and write data to microcontrollers’ registers and memory. The course also covers how to use pointers with arrays and strings.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to pointers in C, look no further than this course. Pointers are one of the most important aspects of C programming, and this course will teach you everything you need to know. You’ll learn how to use pointers to create and access arrays, strings, and structures. You’ll also learn how to use pointers to control program flow. The course is designed for beginners, so no prior experience with pointers is required.

Topics Include:

  • Development Environment

  • What are pointers? How do they work? Why do we need them?

  • How to use pointers and memory allocation.

  • PASS BY VALUE VS. PASS BY ADDRESS

  • OPERATIONS ON POINTERS

    • Subtraction and Addition

    • Arrays relation with Pointers

    • Dangling, Wild, Void, and Null Pointers

Course Benefits:

  • Operations on pointers: Learn how to perform operations on pointers, which can be extremely useful when working with arrays.

  • Source code access: Get access to the source code for all example programs covered in the course.

  • Understanding pointer operators: Learn the ins and outs of operations on pointers, including subtraction and addition, as well as the relationship between arrays and pointers.

  • Sharpen your skills: By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to write efficient code for embedded systems.

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What You Will Learn:

  • Understanding what pointers are and how they work.

  • Using pointers to optimize program code for embedded systems.

  • Performing various operations on pointers.

  • Utilizing pointers with arrays, strings, and data structures.

  • Managing memory allocation and addressing in C.

Who This Course is For:

  • Beginners to C programming and embedded systems.

  • Hobbyists and makers looking to improve their programming skills.

  • Students and professionals wanting to deepen their understanding of pointers in C.

  • Anyone interested in optimizing their code for embedded systems.

Requirements:

  • Basic understanding of C programming is helpful but not required.

  • A desire to learn and improve programming skills in embedded systems.

About the Instructor: Educational Engineering Team

The Educational Engineering Team is a leading team in the Microcontroller Industry, with over 13 years of experience in teaching and practical projects. We strive to share our hands-on experience in these courses, providing step-by-step blueprints on taming both simple and complex topics in easy-to-digest bite-sized videos.

  • Ashraf:

    • Educator, Mechatronics engineer, electronics and programming hobbyist, and Maker.

    • Creator of online video courses on the EduEng YouTube Channel with over 4 million views and 20k+ subscribers.

    • Author of four Microcontroller books.

    • Founder and Chief Educational Engineer at Educational Engineering Team.

    • Passionate about exploring new trends and technology, and helping educate the world.

Our online courses have helped over 250,000 people worldwide to improve their skills and careers in the industry.

Call to Action: Join us and start mastering pointers in C for embedded systems today! Enroll now and take your programming skills to the next level.

FAQ:

  • What are pointers in C?

    • Pointers are variables that store the memory address of another variable.

  • Do I need prior experience to take this course?

    • No prior experience with pointers is needed; this course is designed for beginners.

  • What will I learn in this course?

    • You will learn how to use pointers to create and access arrays, strings, structures, and more.

How long do I have access to the course materials?
You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
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Video 3 hours
Lectures 6
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