1. Introduction to Programming Lecture No. 1

2. Program “A precise sequence of steps to solve a particular problem”

3. Alan Perlis – Yale University: “It goes against the grain of modern education to teach children to program. education to teach children to program. What fun is there in making plans, What fun is there in making plans, acquiring discipline in organizing acquiring discipline in organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail thoughts, devoting attention to detail and learning to be self-critical? “ and learning to be self-critical? “

4. Critical Skills – Analysis – Critical Thinking – Attention to Detail

5. Design Recipe To design a program properly, we must: – Analyze a problem statement, typically expressed as a word problem expressed as a word problem – Express its essence, abstractly and with examples examples –Formulate statements and comments in a precise language precise language –Evaluate and revise the activities in light of checks and tests checks and tests

6. – PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL – These skills are useful for anybody anybody – All assignments in this course should follow the these should follow the these guidelines guidelines

7. Computers are STUPID

8. Humans are even more…….

9. Think Reuse

10. Area of the Ring Area of Inner Circle ____ Area of Outer Circle = Area of the Ring

11. Think Reuse Think Reuse Think User Interface Think User Interface Comments liberally Comments liberally

12. What is the probability that she gets exactly three letter right i.e. three exactly three letter right i.e. three Letters into their correct envelopes. Letters into their correct envelopes.

13. Logical Error Lewis Carol: “Through the Looking Glass” “Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe “

14. Course Policy Quizzes :10 % One Hour Tests : 30 % Lab :5% Assignments :5% Project : 5 % Final Test :45%

15. Books Deitel & Deitel :– C++ How to Program Deitel & Deitel :– C++ How to Program Kernighan and Ritchie:- Kernighan and Ritchie:- The C Programming Language The C Programming Language

16. Course Objectives Objectives of this course are three fold 1.To appreciate the need for a programming language 2.To introduce the concept and usability of the structured programming methodology 3.To develop proficiency in making useful software using the C language

17. Course Contents To achieve our first two objectives we will be discussing Basic Programming constructs and Basic Programming constructs and building blocks building blocks Structured programming Structured programming Structured flowcharts, pseudo-code Structured flowcharts, pseudo-code

18. Course Contents History of C Language History of C Language Variables and expressions in C Variables and expressions in C Control structures and functions Control structures and functions Arrays and Pointers Arrays and Pointers Dynamic memory Allocation Dynamic memory Allocation

19. Course Contents File handling File handling Structures and Unions Structures and Unions Flavor of Object oriented programming Flavor of Object oriented programming Sockets Sockets

20. Books Text Books Text Books –How to Program – C by H.M. Dietel / P.J. Deitel –The C Programming Language by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie

21. Books Reference Books(very important part) Reference Books(very important part) –Learning C by Neill Graham –C++, How to Program by Deitel & Deitel –Thinking in C++ by Bruce Eckel –www.cprogramming.com www.cprogramming.com –www.cplusplus.com www.cplusplus.com –www.howstuffworks.com www.howstuffworks.com –www.whatis.com www.whatis.com

22. Policies Bring your own calculator, pen paper etc.. Bring your own calculator, pen paper etc.. You will not be allowed to borrow anything from anyone during any test You will not be allowed to borrow anything from anyone during any test Must write your name and reference number (Merit No or Regn No) in a test Must write your name and reference number (Merit No or Regn No) in a test No late work will be accepted (unless arrangements have been made in advance) No late work will be accepted (unless arrangements have been made in advance) Ask questions; participate actively in class Ask questions; participate actively in class You are allowed to talk to instructor only You are allowed to talk to instructor only

23. Policies You are responsible for what is covered in class – even if you don ’ t show up You are responsible for what is covered in class – even if you don ’ t show up Deficiency in attendance may lead to termination or relegation Deficiency in attendance may lead to termination or relegation You are encouraged to help each other with your homework assignments – but you must turn in your own work You are encouraged to help each other with your homework assignments – but you must turn in your own work If you are found to be cheating, you will fail at least the assignment / test and perhaps the entire class If you are found to be cheating, you will fail at least the assignment / test and perhaps the entire class

24. Policies If you have any learning disabilities or special needs, please let me know in advance through email or personal meeting If you have any learning disabilities or special needs, please let me know in advance through email or personal meeting Check your email regularly for messages Check your email regularly for messages Quizzes are unannounced Quizzes are unannounced

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