[Courses] [C]

[KWMelvin]

Yes PLEASE! You don't even have to wait until we get into the
more advanced stuff, keep an eye on us as we progress. Please.
I want it all: tips, assignments, code, insights, etc. 8^D
Contribute as much as you want, the more often, the better!

I am using the first edition of Steve Oualline's _Practical C
Programming_ as a syllabus.  My role as a "teacher" is rather
shakey at best:  I read the chapter before posting a "lesson".
So really, I'm just one chapter ahead of those who are starting
out with me. (Actually, I have a wee bit of past experience with
this book.)  I'm trying my best to include as much information
from each chapter, so those without a book can hopefully follow
along?  I am reluctant to go any faster than the book because
I don't want to miss anything, or leave anyone behind. There 
may be some important stuff in the Third Edition of the book 
that *I* am missing... maybe those with the 3rd edition might 
like to add what is missing? I know that those without a
book will appreciate it, and the "course" will be a richer
experience/adventure for ALL of us. -- K

On Thu, Oct 10, 2002 at 10:07:47AM -0400, Elwing wrote:
> When you start getting into the more advanced C - let me know. I used to teach 
> C to freshman programmers, and I can possibly offer tips, assignments, code, 
> etc.  to help y'all learn.
> 
> By more advanced C - I mean the memory stuff. malloc, alloc, realloc, dmalloc, 
> free, etc..  
> 
> the easiest way to teach memory allocation is to have the students draw what 
> memory looks like at specific points in the program....  It helps a  lot, and 
> eventually, you won't have to draw the simpler memory allocations, but I've 
> been programming in C for almost 12 years now, and I still have to draw 
> memory maps for more complicated programs and data structures..
> 
> Laura
>