Programming Principles 2A

• • Getting started - Data Types & Pointers, C Pitfalls
  • Problem solving and functional abstraction
  • Data abstraction using C - Structured Data Types, Data Abstraction, Further C Pitfalls
  • Pointer types and debugging techniques in C
  • File processing - text and binary files
  • Managing C programs - storage classes, multi-file programs, C pre-processor, development tools
  • Module abstraction and portability in C
  • Dynamic memory management
  • Dynamic data structures
  • Program readability and usability - enumerated types, unions, command-line args, Basic File I/O
  • Generics and reusability

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• RMI-CPT121-Programming 1

Others

Or have significant programming experience before starting this subject.

Special requirements

• OtherDetails -

  Unrestricted broadband access to enable working in the C programming environment on RMIT core teaching servers an advantage. Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings.

This subject teaches practical, modern software development practices in the C programming language. This subject extends the study of programming principles developed in prerequisite subjects, including use of defensive programming, debugging, testing, coding standards and practices and software design principles. This subject may serve as a foundation for further studies in computer science and software engineering.

• Assignment 1 (15%)
• Invigilated Exam (50%)
• Assignment 2 (30%)
• Debugging Exercise (5%)