INTRODUCTION TO
PROGRAMMING USING C
HANS ZIN C. SANCHEZ
INSTRUCTOR
Hands-on introduction to programming
with C
Learn to write, compile, and run programs
OVERVIEW OF THE Focus on problem-solving and practical
COURSE coding
Prepares students for advanced
programming topics
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the basics of C language
2. Develop problem-solving skills
(algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocode)
COURSE 3. Write and debug C programs
OBJECTIVES 4. Apply loops, functions, arrays, pointers
5. Perform input/output operations
6. Manage memory allocation
7. Design and implement algorithms in C
8. Collaborate in coding projects
9. Build a foundation for advanced topics
WHAT IS A PROGRAMMING?
What is a Programming?
Programming is the process of giving instructions
to a computer.
A way to tell the computer what to do and how to
do it.
Helps solve real-world problems through code.
Example:
Without programming → a computer is just
hardware.
With programming → it can play music,
browse the internet, run apps, etc.
WHAT IS A PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE?
What is a Programming Language?
Think of it like human languages:
A formal language designed to communicate
Just like we use English, Filipino, or Bisaya to
instructions to a computer.
talk to people, we use programming
Used to implement algorithms (set of steps) languages to talk to computers!
Acts as a bridge between humans and computers
TYPES OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (OVERVIEW)
Markup Languages
HTML • XML • CSS • YAML
System Programming Languages
C • C++ • Rust • Go
Domain-Specific Languages
SQL • R • MATLAB • LaTeX
High-Level Languages
Python • Java • JavaScript • C#
Low-Level Languages
Assembly • Machine Code
LOW-LEVEL LANGUAGES
Machine Language – Binary (0s and 1s), fast but hard to read
Assembly Language – Mnemonics (ADD, MOV), closer to hardware
HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGES
Procedural – C, Pascal, Fortran (step-by-step)
Object-Oriented – Java, C++, Python (classes & objects)
Functional – Haskell, Lisp (math functions, immutability)
Scripting – Python, JS (quick automation)
Declarative – SQL, Prolog (focus on “what” not “how”)
OTHER LANGUAGES
Domain-Specific Languages → MATLAB, HTML, Verilog
System Programming → C, Rust, C++
Markup Languages → HTML, XML, Markdown
HI, I’M C!
INTRODUCTION
C is a general-purpose, high-level language that was originally
developed by Dennis M. Ritchie to develop the UNIX operating system at
Bell Labs. C was originally first implemented on the DEC PDP-11 computer
in 1972.
WHY C?
Easy to learn
Structured language
Forms the base of C++, Java, and Python programming languages
It produces fast and efficient programs
It can handle low-level activities
It can be compiled on a variety of computer platforms
Teaches fundamentals (loops, functions, problem-solving)
Learning C first = easier to learn other languages later
SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR PROGRAMMING
What do you need to start programming?
Just like you need a pen and paper to write, you need
special tools to write code!
🛠️ Tools you need: 📋Easy setup steps:
Text editor: Where you write your code (We’ll use Download and install Code::Blocks (includes everything!)
Code::Blocks) Test if it’s working properly
Compiler: Translates your code to computer language Create your first project folder
(We’ll use GCC) You’re ready to code!
Terminal/Command Prompt: Where you run your
programs.
Don't worry about setup! We'll do this together in our next class. I'll help everyone get
their computer ready for programming.
YOUR VERY FIRST C PROGRAM!
The “Hello, World!” Program
Every programmer’s first program! It just prints a
message on the screen.
#include <stdio.h>
What does this code mean?
#include <stdio.h> - Tells computer we want to use
int main() { printing functions
printf(“Hello, World!”); #int main() - This is where our program starts
printf("Hello, World!"); - Prints our message on screen
return 0; return 0; - Tells computer the program finished
}
successfully
HOW TO RUN THIS PROGRAM?
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf(“Hello, World!”);
return 0;
}
1. Type the code → 2. Save as "hello.c" → 3. Compile it → 4. Run it → 5. See "Hello, World!" appear! 🌟
Congratulations! Once you run this program, you're officially a programmer! 🎊
THANK YOU
hanszin.sanchez@ustp.edu.ph
