C++ Programming Language
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the C++ programming language and cover the basics of object-oriented programming. Students will learn C++ syntax, data types, control structures, functions, classes, and object-oriented programming principles. Practical exercises and projects will help students apply their knowledge.
Prerequisites:
Basic computer literacy
No prior programming experience required
History and significance of C++
Setting up the development environment (IDE, compiler)
Your first C++ program
Variables and data types
Constants
Operators
Input and output with cin and cout
Conditional statements (if, else, switch)
Looping (while, for, do-while)
Break and continue statements
Function basics
Function prototypes
Returning values
Function arguments and parameters
One-dimensional arrays
Multidimensional arrays
C++ strings and string manipulation
Pointers and memory addresses
Pointer arithmetic
Dynamic memory allocation (new and delete)
Arrays and pointers
Introduction to classes and objects
Class members (attributes and methods)
Constructors and destructors
Member access specifiers (public, private, protected)
Inheritance and base classes
Derived classes and overriding
Polymorphism and virtual functions
Encapsulation and data hiding
Introduction to STL containers (vectors, lists, etc.)
Iterators and algorithms
Using STL in C++ programs
File input and output in C++
Creating, opening, and closing files
Reading and writing data to/from files
Understanding exceptions
try, catch, throw, and finally blocks
Handling errors and exceptions
Debugging techniques
Testing and code quality
Best practices in C++ programming
Course Objectives:
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Introduction to C++: Understand the history and significance of C++, Set up a development environment (IDE, compiler).
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Syntax and Control Structures: Learn the syntax rules of C++ and master control structures like loops and conditional statements.
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Memory Management: Grasp memory allocation and deallocation concepts, including pointers and dynamic memory usage.
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File Handling: Learn how to read from and write to files using C++.
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Functions and Modular Programming: Design, declare, and use functions in C++, Grasp function parameters, return values, and function overloading.
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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics: Understand classes, objects, constructors, and destructors, Apply encapsulation and abstraction principles.
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Advanced OOP Concepts: Explore inheritance, polymorphism, and dynamic polymorphism, Implement abstract classes and interfaces.
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STL (Standard Template Library): Use STL containers (vectors, lists, etc.) and algorithms, Understand the benefits of generic programming with templates.
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Problem-Solving Skills: Develop coding skills through assignments and projects to solve real-world programming challenges.
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Programming Proficiency: Gain the ability to write efficient and organized code, and be prepared for further exploration in software development.
