Zig Fundamentals - For Non-Systems-Programmers

Learn Zig as a high-level programmer

What you'll learn
- Learn fundamental Zig constructs
- Learn the Zig standard library and how to use it
- Learn to write idiomatic Zig
- Apply Zig programming knowledge to a range of problem domains via projects

Requirements
- Basic IT literacy.

Description
This course is designed for experienced programmers coming from high-level languages like Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or Java who are curious about diving into lower-level programming with the Zig language—without needing a background in systems programming or C.

Zig offers a modern, robust alternative to C, combining low-level control with clean, readable syntax and a focus on safety, performance, and simplicity. This course bridges the gap between high-level programming habits and the hands-on, memory-conscious world of Zig.

You’ll learn Zig’s core syntax and design philosophy, explore manual memory management (without fear), and understand how to write efficient, safe, and portable code. You'll also get a primer on build systems, error handling, and cross-compilation, all from a high-level programmer’s perspective.

Again, Who This Course Is For:

High-level language developers curious about systems-level programming

Web/backend/mobile developers wanting more control over performance

Programmers looking to write native code without diving into C/C++

Anyone interested in learning Zig with zero low-level background required

By the end of the course, you'll not only understand how Zig works but also how to think in Zig—by being fully able and capable of confidently writing powerful, efficient programs that are close to the metal, without the complexity of legacy systems languages.

Who this course is for:
- Developers of higher-level languages who want to try a lower-level language such as Zig.
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