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Error log analysis in C programming language courses

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Many universities choose the C programming language (C) as the first programming language to teach to students. As novice programmers, students frequently make simple mistakes such as syntax and typographical errors. Students often find it difficult to locate these errors, as students are not yet thoroughly familiar with C’s syntax. This situation often causes students to consider programming very dull. It is therefore critical to provide clearer explanation in class, to prevent students losing interest in programming. This study aims to facilitate teaching and learning of C. We propose a system that undergraduate novice programmers may use to locate syntax errors in C. We analyze error types and resolutions using data collected during a programming course, and discuss key findings and their implications for programming education.

Source: International Conference on Computers in Education

Authors: Xinyu Fu, Chengjiu Yin, Atsushi Shimada, Hiroaki Ogata

Institution: Kyushu University

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

Award: G4937532305