When I joined B.Tech 1st year, C language was my very first programming subject. Honestly, at first it looked scary – all those curly braces, loops, and errors that never end.
But here’s the truth 👉 I scored A Grade in my 1-1 semester just by following one YouTube course + consistent practice.
In this blog, I’ll share how I learned C, what programming actually is, and the best resources (PDFs, videos, practice websites) that helped me.
First, What is Programming?
Programming is just a way to give instructions to a computer in a language it understands.
Think of it like this:
- You tell your friend “Go bring water” → That’s an instruction in English.
- You tell the computer “printf(“Water”);” → That’s an instruction in C.
Simple, right?
Why C Language?
C is called the mother of all programming languages because:
- It’s simple and powerful.
- It teaches you how memory, loops, and logic really work.
- Languages like C++, Java, Python are built on concepts from C.
So, if you’re in 1st year B.Tech and learning C, you’re already on the right track! 🚀
My Learning Path
- Watched YouTube – I learned from the Apna College C Language Tutorial (free & beginner-friendly).
- Took Notes – I wrote down important concepts and syntax.
- Practiced Daily – Solved small problems like patterns, arrays, and strings.
- Revised with PDFs – Quick revision notes saved me before exams.
Free PDFs & Notes
👉 Download C Language Notes PDF
👉 Shortcut Cheatsheet PDF
Best YouTube Resources
- Apna College C Language Course – HINDI VIDEO [ MY PERSONAL PICK ]
- Bro Code C Programming FULL Course – English Language
- CodeWithHarry – C Language for Beginners – HINDI LANGUAGE
- MSquare – C Tutorial – TELUGU LANGUAGE
- Python Life C Language Course – TELUGU LANGUAGE
- Jenny’s Lectures – FULL PLAYLIST – ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Websites to Practice C
If you only watch tutorials but don’t practice, you’ll forget everything. So here are practice sites:
Bonus: 10 Must-Do C Programs
- Hello World program
- Swap two numbers
- Factorial of a number
- Fibonacci series
- Reverse a number
- Palindrome number
- Matrix multiplication
- Find largest of three numbers
- Armstrong number
- Pattern printing (stars, numbers)
(Solve these and you’ll cover 80% of exam questions!)
My Advice to Juniors
- Don’t chase too many resources → Pick one YouTube course + one practice site.
- Code daily for at least 30 mins.
- Don’t be afraid of errors → Errors are proof that you’re learning.
- Keep a PDF or notes for quick revision before exams.
Final Words
C might look difficult at first, but trust me – once you understand loops, arrays, and functions, it becomes super easy.
I scored A Grade in my 1st semester just by following this simple plan. You can too!
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