Course module

Paper 1 | Programming Language — UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer 2025 (CS)

Lessons: 185
Duration: 22 hr 15 min
PYQs: 166
Practice: 790

5% of this course's PYQ weight is covered in this module.

Syllabus index

Lessons in this module

185 linked lessons

Language Design

Introduction to Programming Languages — Definition and Purpose

Types of Programming Languages — Classification and Overview

Elementary Data Types — Constants, Variables, and Expressions

Programming Paradigms — Concepts and Classifications

Imperative Programming — Structure and Flow Control

Declarative Programming — Logic-Based Programming Concepts

Functional Programming — Functions, Recursion, and Immutability

Object-Oriented Programming — Classes, Objects, and Inheritance

Reflective Programming — Self-Modification and Meta-Programming

Scripting Programming — Automation and Dynamic Typing

Aspect-Oriented Programming — Modularity and Cross-Cutting Concerns

Programming Environment — Tools, Compilers, and Interpreters

Concept of Binding — Static vs Dynamic Binding

Programming Language Syntax — Grammar, Tokens, and Semantics

Stages of Translation — Lexical, Syntax, and Semantic Analysis

Formal Transition Models — Automata and Computational Frameworks

C Fundamentals

Intro & Data Types

Operators & Expressions

Data Type Fundamentals

Control Flow

If-Else Statements – Basic, Advanced & Nested If–Else Structures

Loops & Iteration

Switch & Jump Stmts

Functions

Function Basics – Definition, Declaration, and Calling Mechanisms

Basic Recursion

Arrays & Pointers

Pointer Basics – Declaration, Initialization, and Dereferencing

Call By Value/Address/Reference

Recursion with pointer

Recursion With PointersPdf

Storage Classes, Structures & Enums

Storage classes

Structures - Declaration, Initialization & Union Comparison

DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling

Object Oriented Programming (OOPS)

Classes and Objects – The Blueprint and the Instance

Data Abstraction – Hiding Implementation Details

Encapsulation – Wrapping Data and Methods in a Single Unit

Inheritance – Code Reusability and Hierarchical Relationships

Abstract Class – Incomplete Classes for Interface Definition

Polymorphism – One Interface with Multiple Implementations

Dynamic Binding – Runtime Resolution of Method Calls

Programming in C++

Tokens in C++ – Building Blocks of a Program

Data Types in C++ – Fundamental and Derived Types

Arrays in C++ – Sequential Data Organization

Classes and Objects – Structure, Members, and Behaviors

Functions in C++ – Declaration, Definition, and Types of Functions

Function & Operator Overloading – Compile-Time Polymorphism

Constructors – Object Initialization Techniques

Friend Functions – Controlled Access to Class Members

Virtual Functions – Enabling Runtime Polymorphism

Function Templates – Generic Programming in C++

Templates in C++ – Reusable Parameterized Code

OOPS with C++

Introduction

Classes & Objects

Reference Variables & Member Functions (Inline/Static)

Friend Function

Constructor and Destructor

Function & Operator Overloading

Inheritance Basics

Types of Inheritance

Object Slicing & Initializer List

Polymorphism

Pure Virtual Function

Const, Virtual Keyword & Nested Class

Module lessons

Lessons

UPPSC - Unit Test 1 - Paper 1 - Principles of Programming LanguagesTest

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