Embedded C Programming Module1 Presentation.pdf

Embedded C Programming
Module-1: Introduction to C
Dr. Markkandan S
School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE)
Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai
Dr. Markkandan S (School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE)Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai)
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C Programming - Overview
General purpose programming language
Developed by Dennis Ritchie
Strengths - flexibility, efficiency, widespread use
Used for embedded systems, OS, applications
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Features of C Language
Structured programming approach
Direct low-level hardware access
Rich set of built-in operators and functions
Example Program:
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Hello World n");
return 0;
}

Introduction to Embedded C
Program for embedded devices/control, robotics etc.
Programming for microcontrollers/MCU
Tightly constrained resource usage
Low level control of hardware

Difference: C vs Embedded C
C Language:
High level language
Large standard library
Platform independent
Dynamic memory allocation
Embedded C:
Tightly constrained
No standard library
Platform specific
Static allocation
Key constraints while programming for embedded systems.

Basic C Program Structure
Structure:
1 Include necessary header
files
2 Declare global variables
3 Define functions
4 Implement the main
function
#include <stdio.h>
// Declare global variables
int globalVar = 10;
// Function declaration
void myFunction();
int main() {
// Implementation of main function
printf("Hello, C Programming!");
return 0;
}
// Function definition
void myFunction() {
// Implementation of myFunction
}

Basic C Program Structure

Embedded C Program Structure
Interaction with hardware
Memory considerations
Real-time constraints
#include <avr/io.h>
// Declare global variables
volatile uint8_t sensorValue;
void initializeSensor();
int main() {
// Implementation of main function
initializeSensor();
while(1) {
// Real-time processing
sensorValue = readSensor();
}
}
void initializeSensor() {
// Hardware initialization
}
uint8_t readSensor() {
// Read data from sensor
}

Find the Output
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int x = 5, y = 3;
printf("%d", x + y);
return 0;
}

Find the Output
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int x = 5, y = 3;
printf("%d", x + y);
return 0;
}
Answer
The output of the code is 8.

Introduction to Compilation Process
Pre-processing
Compilation
Assembly
Linking
#include <stdio.h>
#define MAX 10
int main() {
int i = MAX;
printf("Maximum value is: %d", i);
return 0;
}
The compilation process converts source code to executable machine code.

Compilation Process
Preprocessor handles directives (like ‘include‘),
compiler translates C to Assembly, assembler to
machine code, linker resolves references.
Tools: C Compiler (e.g., gcc), Assembler (e.g.,
as), Linker (e.g., ld).
Terminal or GCC Compilation
gcc -E main.c -o main.i # Preprocessing
gcc -S main.i -o main.s # Compilation to assembly
as main.s -o main.o # Assembly to object code
ld main.o -o main # Linking object code to
executable

Compilation Process

Comments
Single Line Comment
Used to provide descriptions and explanations in code.
Format: // Comments
Example
#include <stdio.h>
int main(){
// Print statement
printf("Hello World!");
return 0;
}
Comments help document the code functionality and are ignored by
compiler.

Multi-line Comments
Syntax
Used to comment multiple lines or blocks of code.
Format:
/* This is a
multi-line
comment */
Example
/* Comments message
across multiple
lines */
printf("Hello World!");
printf("From C program");
Multi-line comments are convenient for commenting code sections.

Identifiers
Naming Rules
Start with letter or underscore
Can have letters, digits, underscores
Case sensitive index ̸= INDEX
No whitespaces allowed
Example
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int final_count; // valid
int 123Invalid; // invalid
return 0;
}
Identifiers refer to user defined names for variables, functions etc. in C.

Variables
Declaring Variables
Specify data type and name: datatype name;
int count;
float price;
char code;
Initializing Variables
Assign initial value: datatype name = value;
int sum = 0;
float pie = 3.14;
char grade = ’A’;
Variables represent memory locations to store program data.

In-depth Variable Types and Storage Classes
Global Variables: Accessible throughout the program. Example: int globalVar;
Local Variables: Accessible only within the function. Example: void func() { int
localVar; }
Static Variables: Retains value between function calls. Example: static int
staticVar;
Register Variables: Stored in CPU register for faster access. Example: register int
loopCounter;
// Global Variable
int globalVar;
void function() {
// Local Variable
int localVar;
// Static Variable
static int staticVar = 0;
staticVar++;
// Register Variable
for(register int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
// Fast access within loop
}
}

Header Files
# include
Includes external library contents in program:
#include <stdio.h>
#include "myutils.h"
Commonly used library headers in C:
stdio.h - standard I/O functions
math.h - mathematical operations
string.h - string handling
Header files contain reusable code functionalities.

Data Types

Data Types
Primitive types
int, float, double
char
Derived types
Array, pointer
Structure, union
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
// Primitive types
int num = 10;
float pi = 3.14;
double height = 79.234;
char x = ’A’;
// Derived types
int arr[5];
struct student {
int id;
char name[20];
} s1;
int* ptr = #
union data {
int i;
float f;
} val;
return 0;
}

Data Types
Character Types % Format Size Range
unsigned char %c 1 byte 0 to 255
char %c 1 byte -128 to 127
signed char %c 1 byte -128 to 127
Integer Types
unsigned short int %hu 2 bytes 0 to 65,535
short int %hd 2 bytes -32,768 to 32,767
signed short int %hd 2 bytes -32,768 to 32,767
unsigned int %u 2/4 bytes 0 to 65,535 or 0 to 4,294,967,295
int %d 2/4 bytes -32,768 to 32,767 or -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
signed int %d 2/4 bytes -32,768 to 32,767 or -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
long int %ld 4/8 bytes -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
unsigned long int %lu 4/8 bytes 0 to 4,294,967,295 or 0 to 18,446,744,073,709,551,615
signed long int %ld 4/8 bytes -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
long long int %lld 8 bytes -9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to
9,223,372,036,854,775,807
unsigned long long int %llu 8 bytes 0 to 18,446,744,073,709,551,615
Float Types
float %f 4 bytes ± 1.2E-38 to ± 3.4E+38
double %lf 8 bytes ± 2.3E-308 to ± 1.7E+308
long double %Lf 12 bytes ± 3.4E–4932 to ± 1.1E+4932

Exploring Data Types and Sizes
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Size of int: %lu bytesn", sizeof(int));
printf("Size of char: %lu byten", sizeof(char));
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output of this program?

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output of this program?
Answer
The output will display the size of ’int’ and ’char’ in bytes. Typically, it
will be ”Size of int: 4 bytes” and ”Size of char: 1 byte”, but this can vary
depending on the system architecture.

Arithmetic Operators
+ − ∗ / %
Arithmetic Operators
x = y + 2; // Addition
z = p − 5; // S u b t r a c t i o n
area = l e n g t h ∗ breadth ; // M u l t i p l i c a t i o n
q = a / b ; // D i v i s i o n
r = 15 % 4; // Modulus
Precedence
Follows order - Exponential > Multiplicative > Additive
a = b + ( c ∗ 2 ) ; // precedence
z = 3 ∗ x / 5;
i n t num = 15;
f l o a t v a l = num ; // t y p e c a s t i n g
num + v a l ;
Typecasting allows same operands to be treated as different types.

Relational Operators
> < >= <= ! =
Chaining Relational Operators
i f ( a > 50) // Greater than
p r i n t f ( ”a i s big ” ) ;
i f ( b < 20) // Less than
p r i n t f ( ”b i s s m a l l ” ) ;
i f ( s t r == ” t e s t ” ) // Equal to
p r i n t f ( ” S t r i n g s matched” ) ;
i f ( i != 10) // Not equal to
p r i n t ( ” i i s not 10” ) ;
i f ( age >= 18) // Greater than equal to
p r i n t f ( ” E l i g i b l e ” ) ;
i f ( marks <= 35) // Less than equal to
p r i n t f ( ” F a i l e d ” ) ;
// M u l t i p l e c o n d i t i o n a l checks can be chained :
i f ( x > 5 && x < 10) {
. . .
}
Relational operators can be combined using logical operators.

Logical Operators
Used to combine multiple logical
conditions:
&& - Logical AND
|| - Logical OR
! - Logical NOT
int a = 5;
int b = 10;
if(a < 8 && b >= 10) {
printf("AND condition met");
}
if(a < 8 || b < 5) {
printf("OR condition met");
}
if(!(b == 15)) {
printf("NOT condition met");
}
Logical operators are used to implement conditional logic.

Bitwise Operators
Used to manipulate individual bits:
& - Bitwise AND : Compares bits
| - Bitwise OR : Makes bits 1 if set in either
b- Bitwise XOR : Makes bits 1 if different
∼ - Bitwise NOT : Inverts all bits
int a = 12; // 0000 1100
int b = 25; // 0001 1001
int c = a & b; // 0000 1000
int d = a | b; // 0001 1101
int e = a ^ 5; // 0000 1101
int f = ~a; // 1111 0011
Bitwise operators perform operations directly on binary representations.

Other Operators
Some other operators in C:
sizeof() - size of type/variable
& - Address of variable
? : - Ternary conditional
, - Comma separates expressions
int a;
float b;
printf("Size of int is %d", sizeof(a));
printf("Address of b is %x", &b);
int x = 5;
int res = (x > 2) ? 10 : 0; // Ternary operator
int y = 1, z = 15; // Comma separates
C provides special operators for certain usage contexts.

Complex Challenge: Data Types and Operators
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
unsigned int x = 5;
int y = -8;
printf("Result: %sn", x > y ? "True" : "False");
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
unsigned int x = 5;
int y = -8;
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output of this code and why?

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
unsigned int x = 5;
int y = -8;
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output of this code and why?
Answer
The output is ”False”. This is because when comparing an unsigned int
with an int, the int is implicitly converted to unsigned int. So, -8 is
converted to a large unsigned int value 8, which is greater than 5.

Type Promotion and Arithmetic Operations
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
short a = 32767; // Max value for short
short b = a + 1;
printf("Result: %dn", b);
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
short b = a + 1;
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output, and why is this output observed?

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
short b = a + 1;
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output, and why is this output observed?
Answer
The output is -32768. In the expression ’a + 1’, ’a’ is first promoted to an
int and then added to 1. The result overflows the range of short, and when
it is stored back in ’b’, it wraps around to the minimum value for a short.

Order of Operations and Associativity
Operator Order (Highest to Lowest) Associativity
() [] -> . 1st Level Left to Right
! ++ -- + (type) - (type) * 2nd Level Right to Left
* / % 3rd Level Left to Right
+ - 4th Level Left to Right
<< >> 5th Level Left to Right
< <= > >= 6th Level Left to Right
== != 7th Level Left to Right
& 8th Level Left to Right
^ 9th Level Left to Right
| 10th Level Left to Right
&& 11th Level Left to Right
|| 12th Level Left to Right
?: 13th Level Right to Left
= += -= *= /= %= &= ^= |= <<= >>= 14th Level Right to Left
, 15th Level Left to Right

Order of Operations - Example Codes
Example 1:
int x = 5;
int y = x + 3 * 2; // y = 11, not 16
Example 2:
int a = 5;
int b = a++ + 2; // b = 7, a becomes 6
Example 3:
int m = 3;
int n = 2 * ++m; // n = 8, m becomes 4
Example 4:
bool p = true;
bool q = !p; // q = false
Example 5:
int i = 4; int j = 5;
int k = i * (j - 2) + 6 / 2 - 3; // k = 4 * (5 - 2) + 3 - 3 = 12

Debugging Challenge: Order of operation
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int a = 10, b = 5, c = 5;
int result = a / b * c;
printf("Result: %dn", result);
return 0;
}

Debugging Challenge: Order of operation
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int a = 10, b = 5, c = 5;
int result = a / b * c;
return 0;
}
Answer
The output of the code is ”Result: 10”.
The expression is evaluated as (a / b) * c = (10 / 5) * 5 = 2 * 5 = 10.

Debugging Question: Operators
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int i = 5;
printf("%d %d %dn", i++, i, ++i);
return 0;
}

Debugging Question: Operators
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int i = 5;
printf("%d %d %dn", i++, i, ++i);
return 0;
}
Answer
The output of this code is undefined due to the sequence point rule in C.
The order of evaluation of expressions involving post-increment and
pre-increment operators in the same statement is not defined, which leads
to undefined behavior.

Find the Output: Operators Challenge
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int x = 2, y = 3, z = 4;
int result = x + y * z / x - y;
return 0;
}

Find the Output: Operators Challenge
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int x = 2, y = 3, z = 4;
int result = x + y * z / x - y;
return 0;
}
Answer
The output of the code is 5. The expression is evaluated as follows: -
Multiplication and division have higher precedence than addition and
subtraction and are evaluated from left to right. - So, y * z / x is
evaluated first to get 6, then x + 6 - y results in 5.

Format Specifiers
Syntax
Used with printf() and scanf() for formatted I/O:
printf("Format string", var1, var2);
scanf("Format string", &var1, &var2);
Some commonly used specifiers:
%c - character
%d - integer
%f - float
%s - string
Format specifiers allow displaying outputs in the desired format.

Format Specifiers
Some additional specifiers:
%ld - long integer
%lf - double float
%Lf - long double
%x - hex integer
%o - octal integer
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int num = 10;
long int lnum = 15000000;
float flt = 1.234567;
double dbl = 1.23456789;
printf("Integer: %dn", num);
printf("Long Integer: %ldn", lnum);
printf("Float: %fn", flt);
printf("Double: %lfn", dbl);
printf("Hexadecimal: %xn", num);
printf("Octal: %on", num);
return 0;
}
Format specifiers provide flexibility to print different data types.

Format Specifiers
Format specifiers provide fine grained control over textual output.
Customizing and formatting output:
width and precision
padding and signs
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Padding: %-6dn", 12);
printf("Precision: %.4fn", 123.4567);
printf("Width: %6dn", 1234);
printf("Sign: %+d | %+dn", 10, -10);
return 0;
}

Understanding Format Specifiers Challenge
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
float num = 12345.6789;
printf("Output: %.2f and %en", num, num);
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
float num = 12345.6789;
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output of this code, considering the format specifiers
used?

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
float num = 12345.6789;
return 0;
}
Question
What will be the output of this code, considering the format specifiers
used?
Answer
The output will be ”Output: 12345.68 and 1.234568e+04”. The first
specifier ’formats the float in scientific notation.

Escape Sequences
Escape sequences allow inserting special characters.Used with printf() and
character arrays:
Common Escape Codes
n - new line - Used for new line
t - tab - Used for tab spacing
” - single quote - Prints double quotes
’ - double quote - Prints single quote
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Hello n World n");
printf("Name:tJohnn");
printf(""Quotation" marksn");
char line[] = "Backslashescaped";
printf("%sn", line);
return 0;
}
Figure: Output

Console I/O
scanf() and printf() are used for formatted console I/O.
Input
scanf(”format”, var address);
Output
printf(”format”, var);
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int age;
float salary;
printf("Enter age: ");
scanf("%d", &age);
printf("Enter salary: ");
scanf("%f", &salary);
printf("Age: %d n", age);
printf("Salary: %0.2f n", salary);
return 0;
}

Enhanced I/O Operations
Formatted I/O:
printf("Value: %d", a);
and scanf("%d", &a);
Unformatted I/O:
getchar(); and putchar();
Common Pitfalls:
Buffer overflow, improper
format specifiers.
Figure: Output
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int number;
char str[100];
// Formatted Input
printf("Enter a number: ");
scanf("%d", &number);
printf("You entered: %dn", number);
// Formatted Output
printf("Enter a string: ");
scanf("%s", str);
printf("You entered: %sn", str);
// Unformatted I/O
char ch;
ch = getchar(); // Reads a character
putchar(ch); // Writes a character
return 0;
}

Unformatted I/O Operations in C
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
char ch;
printf("Enter a character: ");
ch = getchar(); // Reads a character from the standard input
printf("Character entered: ");
putchar(ch); // Writes a character to the standard output
return 0;
}
getchar(): Reads a single character from standard input. Waits for
input if not available.
getch(): Similar to getchar() but does not echo the character to the
console. Often used in DOS-based systems.
putchar(): Writes a single character to standard output.
putch(): Similar to putchar() but used in DOS-based systems.

Best Practices and Coding Standards in C
Readability: Use clear and meaningful variable names, consistent
indentation.
Modularity: Break down large problems into smaller, manageable
functions.
Comments: Document the code with necessary comments for better
understanding.
Error Handling: Implement comprehensive error handling for
robustness.
Memory Management: Avoid memory leaks by proper allocation
and deallocation.
Code Reusability: Write reusable code to enhance maintainability.

Best Practices and Coding Standards in C
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
// Good practice: clear variable names
int totalItems = 10;
int processedItems = 0;
// Good practice: modular code
while (processedItems < totalItems) {
// process each item
processedItems++;
}
// Good practice: error checks and memory management
// Implement necessary checks and memory management
return 0;
}

Best Practices Question
Question
Why is it considered a best practice to initialize all variables in C before
using them? Provide an example.

Best Practices Question
Question
Why is it considered a best practice to initialize all variables in C before
using them? Provide an example.
Answer
Initializing variables prevents undefined behavior due to usage of
uninitialized memory.
For example, without initialization, int x; printf(”% d”, x); might print any
random value. Initializing with int x = 0; ensures ’x’ has a defined,
predictable value.

Common Errors and Troubleshooting in C
Syntax errors: Issues with the code’s structure, often caught by the compiler.
Runtime errors: Errors that occur during the execution of the program, such as division by
zero.
Logic errors: Flaws in the program’s logic leading to incorrect output despite successful
compilation.
Debugging tips: Use of debugger tools, reading compiler warnings, and code reviews.
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int a = 10, b = 0;
int result;
// Runtime error example: division by zero
if (b != 0) {
result = a / b;
} else {
printf("Error: Division by zeron");
}
// Logic error example: incorrect condition
if (a = 10) { // Should be ’==’, not ’=’
printf("a is 10n");
}
return 0;
} Dr. Markkandan S Embedded C Programming Module-1: Introduction to C 46/62

C Programs: Re-usability
Small reusable programs demonstrate language features:
Math and prime
checks
String operations
Sorting
algorithms
File handling
#include <stdio.h>
int factorial(int num) {
int f = 1;
for(int i=1; i<=num; i++) {
f *= i;
}
return f;
}
int main() {
int num;
printf("Enter a number: ");
scanf("%d", &num);
int result = factorial(num);
printf("The factorial of %d is %d", num, result);
return 0;
}
Modular programs effectively showcase constructs and libraries.

C Programs : Modularization
Header files modularize functionality:
int add(int , int);
int factorial(int);
#include "math.h"
int main () {
int s = add(5, 10);
int f = factorial (5);
}
Header files and libraries enable code reuse across source files.

Function Call Challenge
#include <stdio.h>
void update(int x) {
x = x + 10;
}
int main() {
int a = 5;
update(a);
printf("a: %dn", a);
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
x = x + 10;
}
int main() {
int a = 5;
update(a);
return 0;
}
Question
What is the value of ’a’ after the function call and why?

#include <stdio.h>
x = x + 10;
}
int main() {
int a = 5;
update(a);
return 0;
}
Question
What is the value of ’a’ after the function call and why?
Answer
The value of ’a’ remains 5 after the function call. In C, function parameters are
passed by value. Therefore, the function ’update’ modifies a copy of ’a’, not ’a’
itself.

Function Call Challenge: Update with Pointer
#include <stdio.h>
void update(int *x) {
*x = *x + 10;
}
int main() {
int a = 5;
update(&a);
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
*x = *x + 10;
}
int main() {
int a = 5;
update(&a);
return 0;
}
Question
What is the value of ’a’ after the function call now?

#include <stdio.h>
*x = *x + 10;
}
int main() {
int a = 5;
update(&a);
return 0;
}
Question
What is the value of ’a’ after the function call now?
Answer
Now the value of ’a’ is 15 after the function call. The function ’update’
uses a pointer to directly modify the value of ’a’.

File I/O
File handling allows data persistence across executions.
Opening and closing files
Reading and writing data
Text vs Binary modes
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
FILE *fptr;
fptr = fopen("file.txt","w");
fprintf(fptr,"Hello World!");
fclose(fptr);
fptr = fopen("file.txt","r");
char buffer[100];
fscanf(fptr,"%s", buffer);
printf("Data: %s", buffer);
return 0;
}

Basic File Operations in C
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
FILE *fp;
fp = fopen("example.txt", "w");
if (fp == NULL) {
perror("Error opening file");
return -1;
}
fprintf(fp, "Hello, world!n");
fclose(fp);
return 0;
}
Opening a File: Use ‘fopen()‘ to open a file. Modes include ”r”, ”w”, ”a”.
Reading from a File: Use ‘fscanf()‘ or ‘fgets()‘ for reading.
Writing to a File: Use ‘fprintf()‘ or ‘fputs()‘ for writing.
Closing a File: Always close a file using ‘fclose()‘.
Error Handling: Check the return value of file operations for errors.

Debugging Challenge: File I/O
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
FILE *fp;
fprintf(fp, "%d %d %d", 5, 10, 15);
fclose(fp);
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
FILE *fp;
fprintf(fp, "%d %d %d", 5, 10, 15);
fclose(fp);
return 0;
}
Question
What is the content of ”example.txt” after executing this program?

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
FILE *fp;
fprintf(fp, "%d %d %d", 5, 10, 15);
fclose(fp);
return 0;
}
Question
What is the content of ”example.txt” after executing this program?
Answer
The content of ”example.txt” will be ”5 10 15”. The program writes these
three integers to the file separated by spaces using fprintf.

Preprocessors
Preprocessors handle meta programming logic.
Directives evaluated before compilation
#include, #define, #ifdef etc.
Macro expansions
File inclusion
Conditional compilation
#include <stdio.h>
#define PRINT printf
#define SQUARE(x) x*x
int main() {
PRINT("In main functionn");
int num=5;
PRINT("Square of %d is %d", num, SQUARE(num));
eturn 0;
}

Preprocessors : File Inclusion
Preprocessors insert contents of file during compilation.
include < file > - Search built-in
directories
include ”file” - Search current
directory
include < file.h > - Header files
convention
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Standard library");
#include "userdefs.h"
printcustom();
return 0;
}
This demonstrates:
Inclusion of stdio.h from built-in folders
Inclusion of userdefs.h from current folder
Calling custom function after inclusion

Preprocessors: Macro Arguments
Macros can make code more readable and maintainable.
Define macros accepting parameters:
# define MACRO (arg1, arg2)
(arg1 + arg2)
#include <stdio.h>
#define MIN(x,y) ((x) < (y) ? (x) : (y))
int main() {
int a = 10, b = 5;
int small = MIN(a, b); //Macro invocation
printf("Minimum of %d & %d is: %d", a, b, small);
return 0;
}

Understanding Macros
#include <stdio.h>
#define SQUARE(x) (x*x)
int main() {
int a = 4, b = 2;
int result = SQUARE(a + b);
return 0;
}

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int a = 4, b = 2;
return 0;
}
Question
What is the output of this program and why?

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int a = 4, b = 2;
return 0;
}
Question
What is the output of this program and why?
Answer
The output is 14, not 36. The macro expands to (a + b * a + b), which
is equivalent to (4 + 2 * 4 + 2) due to macro substitution leading to
unexpected results without proper parentheses.

Preprocessors: #if − #else − #endif
Conditionally include code sections during compilation.
{#if CONDITION
//code A
else
//code B
#endif }
This shows:
DEBUG macro definition as flag
Code inside if block prints when
defined
Alternate code in else prints
when not defined
#define DEBUG
int main() {
#if DEBUG
printf("In debug moden");
#else
printf("Debug disabledn");
#endif
// Rest of code
}
#endif

Predefined Macros
Commonly available predefined macros are:
FILE - Current filename
LINE - Current line number
DATE - Compilation date
TIME - Compilation time
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Compiled at line %d of file %s n", LINE, FILE );
printf("On date: %s time: %sn", DATE, TIME);
return 0;
}
FILE and LINE for displaying context
DATE and TIME for compilation timestamps
Other interesting predefined macros are:
STDC - Conformance level indicator
FUNCTION- Prints function name

Sequential Statements
Modular program structure
Functions, headers, libraries
Sequence of statements execute
top to bottom
Code blocks, conditionals
Input, process, output, style
Program structure best practices
Statements execute sequentially
Overall program flow and stages
Systematic sequence of steps
solve problem.
#include <stdio.h>
void readInput();
int main() {
// Initialize
int num;
// Read input
readInput();
// Process
num = num * 2;
// Display output
printf("%d", num);
return 0;
}
// Define function
void readInput() {
scanf("%d", &num);
}

Modular Programs
Functions follow calling conventions for parameter passing.
Functions encapsulate logic:
Declaration in header file
Definition with logic
Call from multiple places
This demonstrates:
Function declaration in header
Calling declared function from
main()
Definition separate from usage
// In header.h
int add(int, int);
// In main.c
#include "header.h"
int main() {
int sum = add(5, 10);
printf("Sum=%d",sum);
}
// In add.c
int add(int a, int b) {
return a+b;
}

Version Control Basics
Version control systems track changes to files over time.
Git is a distributed version control system widely used in software
development.
Key operations: ‘git init‘, ‘git add‘, ‘git commit‘, ‘git push‘.
Benefits: Collaboration, backup, history, and branch management.
// Command l i n e s n i p p e t s that show b a s i c Git commands
// Example : I n i t i a l i z i n g a new Git r e p o s i t o r y
g i t i n i t
// Adding a f i l e to the s t a g i n g area
g i t add f i l e n a m e . c
// Committing changes with a message
g i t commit −m ” I n i t i a l commit”
// Pushing changes to a remote r e p o s i t o r y
g i t push o r i g i n main

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