C Programming: Hands - on Programming Techniques Mastering C for Academics , Placements and Interviews

“C Programming: Hands-on Programming Techniques – Mastering C for Academics, Placements, and Interviews” is a comprehensive guide designed to build strong foundational and practical skills in the C programming language. Written for students, research scholars, and faculty, this book blends theory with rigorous hands-on practice, helping readers develop the confidence needed to solve real-world programming challenges.

The content is structured to support classroom learning as well as self-study. Each chapter introduces key concepts through clear explanations, followed by illustrative examples and practice exercises. From data types, control structures, and functions to pointers, dynamic memory, structures, and file handling, the book covers essential topics in a gradual, student-friendly manner. Special focus is given to problem-solving strategies, coding efficiency, and debugging techniques, enabling learners to develop a disciplined approach to writing clean and optimized programs.

For placement and interview preparation, dedicated sections highlight commonly asked questions, coding challenges, and conceptual pitfalls, offering valuable insights into industry expectations. Research scholars will benefit from discussions on algorithmic thinking, performance analysis, and applications of C in systems programming and computational research.

Faculty members can use the book as a reliable teaching companion, enriched with classroom-ready examples, lab-oriented exercises, and project ideas that encourage deeper exploration. Overall, this book serves as a practical, application-driven resource for mastering C programming, equipping readers with the skills required for academic excellence, competitive exams, and professional success.

Dr. Yegireddi Ramesh has been working as Professor & HOD in the Department of CSE at Aditya Institute of Technology and Management (A), Tekkali, Srikakulam permanently affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. He completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) from Andhra University. He completed a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Osmania University, Master of Technology (M.Tech - CSE) from JNTUH Hyderabad and Ph D (CSE) from JNTUK Kakinada. He filed one International Patent, was published WIPO PCT, and also filed 3 Indian Patents (including 1 - Design), among them one granted and other are published in Indian Patent Journal, Govt. of India. He secured one Copyright which was granted by the Copyright Office, Government of India. He also wrote three Textbooks entitled A Methodical Observation of the Analysis of Cryptographic Algorithms, Integrating AI, Big Data, and Cyber Security for next generation Communication and Networking Systems, and Internet of Things. He published 30 Research papers in various reputed (UGC approved, Scopus/ SCI / Web of Science) International and National Journals, magazines, and conferences. He is also a reviewer for International Journal of Research and Development in Engineering Sciences (IJRDES-2582- 4201)). He has more than 24 years of experience in teaching and research and also has good knowledge of Information Security, Networks, Data Science, Blockchain and Internet of Things along with academic subjects, etc. He guided 35 UG and 20 PG academic projects. Currently, he is an active member of ISTE, CSI, and ACM.