If you are completely new to programming read these articles to give you an idea what is involved.
There is a fair amount of material to learn in C but take it one step at a time and you'll get there. Plus you can ask on the forums or email me if you get stuck. Don't feel overwhelmed.
If you haven't done so, please check out the requirements before you start this tutorial. You will need a C compiler and we recommend the Open Watcom compiler. Instructions for obtaining that and installing it are here.
If you are unfamiliar with compilers read about compilers and interpreters.
C Tutorial
First Encounters. These cover compiling your first program and getting familiar with manipulating numbers and getting into the nitty gritty of arrays and chars, expressions, control statements and functions.Basic Lessons
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- Compile your first C Program Start Here
- Handling Numbers. Learn About Numbers
- Chars and Arrays Storing Data in ram
- Expressions Understanding Calculations
- Control Statements How to control program flow
- Functions Working with Functions
- Introduction to Pointers Using Pointers
- String and Text Handling. Handling text
- Random Access File Handling Reading and Writing Data files
- Text File Handling Reading and Writing Text Files
Advanced Lessons These cover the more advanced aspects of c programming. Make sure you are comfortable with the basic lessons before attempting these.
- Advanced Pointers - Linked Lists and Function Pointers.
- Low Level Operations. Use of binary and, or and xor and unions.
- Star Trek Conversion which is a conversion from a game in Basic into C.