C Programming Learning Path (1 Month)

Week 1: C Fundamentals

• Introduction to the C language
• Setting up the environment (IDE, compiler)
• Data types, variables, and operators
• Input and output (printf, scanf)
• Control flow: if-else, switch, loops (while, for, do-while)
• Writing and running basic programs

Week 2: Functions & Compound Data Types

• Defining and calling functions
• Scope and parameter passing techniques
• Arrays and multidimensional arrays
• Strings and string manipulation
• Structures, unions, and enums
• Practice: Modular programming with functions

Week 3: Memory Management & Pointers

• Introduction to pointers
• Arrays and pointers relationship
• Dynamic memory allocation: malloc/calloc/realloc/free
• Memory leaks and best practices
• Recursion and advanced function techniques
• Practice: Problem solving with pointers

Week 4: File Handling & Problem Solving

• Basics of file handling (reading/writing files)
• Working with text and binary files
• Handling command line arguments
• Debugging and program testing
• Build a small project (file manipulation tool or calculator)
• Review concepts, troubleshoot, and optimize code