Zig Programming

Target Audience

• Software developers interested in learning Zig
• Systems programmers exploring alternatives to C/Rust
• Engineers working in embedded systems, game development, or performance-critical applications

Prerequisites

• Understanding of fundamental programming concepts (variables, loops, conditionals, functions)
• Experience with debugging, basic data structures, and error handling
• Some experience with systems programming (C, Rust, or similar languages)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Zig programming language, covering its syntax, memory management, application development, and advanced features. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Zig’s unique approach to safety, performance, and interoperability, making it a strong alternative to C and Rust. The course includes practical exercises to reinforce learning and build confidence in writing efficient, reliable Zig programs.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

1. Introduction to Zig

• Overview of the Zig language and its philosophy
• Syntax fundamentals: variables, functions, loops, and conditionals
• Data types and structs
• Memory management basics
• Debugging techniques
• Hands-on exercises on Zig fundamentals

2. Application Development in Zig

• Writing and running unit tests
• Understanding pointers and memory safety
• Build systems and project organization
• Essential data structures in Zig
• Error handling strategies
• Stack and heap memory considerations
• File operations and I/O handling
• Hands-on exercises on application development

3. Advanced Zig Topics

• Interoperability with C (Zig-C interop)
• Working with vectors and performance optimization
• Hands-on exercises on advanced Zig features