Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C Specialization Course Syllabus

Overview: This specialization provides a structured, hands-on journey from foundational C programming to advanced Go concurrency and modern C++ development. Spanning six modules, learners will gain deep proficiency in three powerful, performance-oriented languages—C, Go, and C++—with an emphasis on real-world coding, memory management, concurrent programming, and algorithm implementation. The course series includes approximately 81 hours of practical exercises, coding assignments, and projects, designed to build confidence in systems-level programming and prepare developers for roles in backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and algorithm-intensive domains.

Module 1: C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals

Estimated time: 15 hours

• Basic syntax and lexical elements in C
• Compilation process and command-line tools
• Arrays, pointers, and control flow
• Functions, storage classes, and data types

Module 2: C for Everyone: Structured Programming

Estimated time: 9 hours

• Command-line arguments and parsing
• Structured programming constructs
• Debugging techniques in C
• Using IDEs for C development

Module 3: GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

Estimated time: 17 hours

• Go data types, variables, and control flow
• Arrays, slices, and pointers in Go
• Functions and recursion
• Memory management and program structure

Module 4: GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

Estimated time: 16 hours

• Type declarations and structs
• Methods and interfaces
• Concurrency with goroutines and channels
• Synchronization with mutex and WaitGroup
• Writing tests and integration testing

Module 5: C++ For C Programmers, Part A

Estimated time: 14 hours

• Transitioning from C to C++
• Object-oriented programming principles
• Container classes and memory safety
• Implementing Dijkstra’s shortest path algorithm

Module 6: C++ For C Programmers, Part B

Estimated time: 14 hours

• STL containers and algorithms
• Templates and generic programming
• Inheritance and polymorphism
• Game AI with Min-Max and Alpha-Beta pruning

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic programming concepts (variables, loops, conditionals)
• Experience in any programming language recommended
• Intermediate level—best suited for learners with prior coding exposure

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Write, compile, debug, and run programs in C, Go, and C++
• Apply core constructs like pointers, arrays, functions, and control flow across languages
• Utilize Go’s concurrency model using goroutines and channels
• Convert C programs to C++ and leverage OOP and STL for efficient algorithms
• Design and test concurrent applications and performance-sensitive systems