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Stage 1: Foundations (Weeks 1-4)

Week 1: Introduction to C Programming and Setup

Goal: Get familiar with C syntax and environment setup.

1. Install and configure development tools (e.g., GCC, Code::Blocks, or VS Code


with C plugins).
2. Basic structure of a C program:
o main() function, #include, data types, variables.
3. Simple I/O functions:
o printf(), scanf().
4. First program: Write a simple "Hello, World" program.

Practice: Write 5 programs that print different outputs using printf() and variables.

Week 2: Variables, Data Types, Operators

Goal: Learn about the fundamental building blocks.

1. Data types: int, char, float, double, and others.


2. Operators: Arithmetic, relational, logical, and assignment.
3. Type casting: Implicit and explicit conversions.
4. Basic math operations program.

Practice: Write a calculator program that takes two numbers as input and performs
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Week 3: Control Structures

Goal: Master flow control in C.

1. Conditional statements:
o if, else if, else, switch-case.
2. Loops:
o for, while, do-while.
3. Break and continue statements.
4. Nested loops and conditional logic.

Practice: Write programs using loops, such as printing the Fibonacci series, checking
prime numbers, and creating patterns.

Week 4: Functions and Scope

Goal: Learn about modular programming.

1. Defining and using functions:


o Function declaration, definition, and calling.
2. Function arguments and return values.
3. Scope and lifetime of variables: Local vs. global variables.
4. Recursion.

Practice: Write recursive functions for problems like factorial calculation, Fibonacci
series, etc.

Stage 2: Intermediate Concepts (Weeks 5-8)

Week 5: Arrays and Strings

Goal: Work with complex data structures.

1. Arrays: Single and multidimensional.


2. String manipulation: strlen(), strcpy(), strcmp().
3. Character arrays vs. Strings.

Practice: Write programs that manipulate arrays and strings (e.g., reverse a string,
search for elements in an array).

Week 6: Pointers

Goal: Understand memory management.

1. Pointer basics: Address-of (&) and dereference (*) operators.


2. Pointer arithmetic.
3. Pointers and arrays.
4. Pointers to functions.

Practice: Write programs using pointers to manipulate arrays and work with strings.

Week 7: Structures and Unions

Goal: Learn about user-defined data types.

1. Defining and using structures: Grouping related data.


2. Unions: Shared memory for different data types.
3. Pointers to structures.
4. Memory management with structures.

Practice: Implement programs that model real-world data using structures, such as
employee records, student databases, etc.

Week 8: Dynamic Memory Allocation

Goal: Master dynamic memory and memory management.

1. malloc(), calloc(), realloc(), and free() functions.


2. Dynamic arrays and linked lists.
3. Memory leaks and memory handling best practices.
Practice: Write programs that use dynamic memory allocation for dynamic arrays
and linked list creation.

Stage 3: Advanced Topics (Weeks 9-12)

Week 9: File I/O

Goal: Learn to read from and write to files.

1. Opening and closing files: fopen(), fclose().


2. Reading and writing data: fscanf(), fprintf(), fgets().
3. Error handling in file operations.

Practice: Write a program that reads from a file and processes data (e.g., reading
student records and calculating grades).

Week 10: Advanced Data Structures

Goal: Learn and implement advanced data structures.

1. Linked lists: Singly, doubly linked lists.


2. Stacks and queues.
3. Trees and binary search trees.

Practice: Implement basic data structures and perform common operations (insertion,
deletion, traversal).

Week 11: Bitwise Operations and Optimization

Goal: Gain proficiency in bit-level operations.

1. Bitwise operators: AND, OR, XOR, NOT, shifts.


2. Optimizing code using bitwise operators.
3. Advanced pointer arithmetic.

Practice: Solve problems that require bit manipulation (e.g., setting, clearing,
toggling bits).

Week 12: Debugging, Profiling, and Best Practices

Goal: Become proficient in debugging and writing efficient code.

1. Debugging tools: GDB.


2. Profiling and optimizing code.
3. Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
4. Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Practice: Debug, profile, and optimize a complex program.


Stage 4: Expert-Level Projects and Problem Solving (Weeks 13-16)

Weeks 13-16: Capstone Projects

Goal: Apply learned knowledge to real-world scenarios.

1. Design and implement larger programs such as:


o A text-based game.
o A simple database system.
o A simulation or algorithmic solution.
2. Engage in problem-solving using platforms like LeetCode or Codeforces.
3. Code review sessions: Focus on improving code quality.

Final Task: Develop a full-fledged application in C that integrates all learned


concepts (file handling, dynamic memory, data structures).

Methods and Tools for Mastery:

• Active learning: Write code every day.


• Peer review: Engage in code reviews to understand better practices.
• Leetcode/Codeforces: Regularly solve problems for better algorithmic thinking.
• Revision: Regularly revisit earlier topics to reinforce knowledge.
• Project-based learning: Tackle real-world projects to apply concepts.
• Debugging sessions: Focus on identifying and fixing code bugs to build deep
understanding.

By following this rigorous plan, you'll build a solid foundation in C programming, sharpen
problem-solving skills, and gradually evolve into an expert

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