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Building Objects in C (Coursera)

Offered by University of Michigan,

In this course, learn how Python was built in C and, by extension, languages like Java and JavaScript. Review object-oriented programming syntax from several languages and use your knowledge of C to build a library that integrates high-level data structures like strings, lists, and dictionaries. Learn how to make your program run as efficiently as possible by covering memory allocation, de-allocation, and object lifecycle.

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This course is part of the C Programming for Everybody Specialization.

What you'll learn

Create data structures in C
Understand the difference in structure between C and Python
Learn the potential security holes associated with C

Syllabus

Object Oriented Programming: History
Part 1: Object Oriented Programming
Part 2: Object Oriented Programming
Encapsulation
Part 1: Tree Maps and Hash Maps
Part 2: Tree Maps and Hash Maps

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