Project in C Skill Tree

Implementing Callback Functions in C

Beginner

In this project, you will learn how to implement a callback function in C language. Callback functions are a powerful technique in C programming, especially in the context of Linux system development, where they are commonly used.

C

Introduction

In this project, you will learn how to implement a callback function in C language. Callback functions are a powerful technique in C programming, especially in the context of Linux system development, where they are commonly used.

👀 Preview

$ gcc test_callback.c callback.c -o test_callback
$ ./test_callback
Alarm1:0
Alarm2:1
Alarm3:2

🎯 Tasks

In this project, you will learn:

  • How to define and use callback functions in C
  • How to register and trigger alarms using a callback function
  • How to handle edge cases and errors in the callback function implementation

🏆 Achievements

After completing this project, you will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of callback functions and their usage in C programming
  • Implement a callback-based alarm system, including registering and triggering alarms
  • Write robust and defensive code to handle potential issues in the callback function
  • Apply your knowledge of callback functions to other areas of C programming, such as event-driven systems or asynchronous operations

Teacher

labby

Labby

Labby is the LabEx teacher.