Outline:

1. Representing data
   • bits and bytes
   • memory
2. C strings and arrays
   • chars and char arrays
   • example: strings.c
3. Pointers
   • * vs. &
   • arrays and pointers
4. Two-dimensional arrays
   • layout in memory (row-major order)
   • connection to C strings and files
   • example: arrays2d.c
5. Recap: Assignment 1
   • assignment overview
   • problem decomposition
   • questions?
6. Syllabus: read it and post questions on Slack by Friday

Reading assignment (to be completed by the next class):

• Syllabus
• Pointer basics (Stanford)
• Bryant & O’Halloran Sec. 2.1.1–2.1.4 (p. 34–49)

Soon, take a look at The 5-Minute Guide to C Pointers by Dennis Kubes. If you don’t read this now, try it out this weekend.