C Programming on NonStop Systems

In this course, you will get a solid introduction to the HPE NonStop™ Server implementation of ANSI-standard C programming. You will learn C language syntax and ANSIstandard I/O routines and apply your knowledge through lab exercises. From basic syntax to advanced techniques, the course provides an intensive look at the C language. Prior C knowledge is essential.

After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to:

• Provide an intensive look at basic C language syntax and advanced ANSI-standard I/O routines

• System analysts
• System programmers
• Programmers
• Programmer analysts

• Concepts and Facilities for HPE NonStop Systems (U4147S)
• Familiarity with C programming syntax or TAL programming experience

Language Overview

• Distinguishing between types, operators, and expressions
• Control flow
• Writing functions using appropriate program structure
• Using the Inspect and Native Inspect software products with C language programs
• Lab exercise: become familiar with basic “C” code and constructs
• Lab exercise: use standard “C” I/O functions and procedure calls

Advanced C

• Using pointers
• Pass pointers and arrays as parameters
• Computing math with pointers
• Using various types of pointers
• Using argument count and argument vector parameters
• Using STRUCTS and UNIONS
• Lab exercise: reinforce your ability to use pointers 

The NonStop Server C Environment

• C memory models
• Usage of compiler pragmas
• Library headers
• Variable argument handling and jumping from functions
• ANSI file I/O and alternate file I/O
• Preventive debugging
• Lab exercise: use ANSI file I/O for file access