Why this course?

Description

C++ is a powerful, high-performance programming language that was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1979 at Bell Labs. It is an extension of the C language, adding support for object-oriented programming (OOP), as well as features like classes, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction. C++ is widely used for developing software applications that require high efficiency and performance, such as system software, game development, real-time simulations, embedded systems, and large-scale enterprise applications.

Overview 

This C++ course is designed to guide learners from basic to advanced concepts of C++ programming, covering essential syntax, operations, and key programming paradigms, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA). By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills necessary to write efficient, optimized C++ code for real-world applications, from simple programs to more complex system-level software.

Skills You Will Gain

1. C++ Syntax & Installation:
2. Install and set up a C++ development environment.
3. Understand C++ syntax and structure of a basic C++ program.
4. Basic Data Types & Variables:
5. Working with numeric types, character types, boolean, and the auto keyword.
6. Use variables and constants effectively.
7. Operators & Expressions:
8. Understand and implement arithmetic, logical, relational, bitwise operators.
9. Use operators in expressions.
10. Input and Output:
11. Format and control output using stream manipulators.
12. Take user input and display results.
13. Control Flow:
14. Use conditional statements (if, else, switch).
15. Implement looping mechanisms (for, while, do-while).
16. Functions:
17. Define and call functions in C++.
18. Learn about function overloading and default arguments.
19. Pointers & Memory Management:
20. Understand pointers and memory allocation.
21. Work with dynamic memory allocation using new and delete.
22. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):
23. Get familiar with the concepts of classes and objects.
24. Learn about inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
25. Advanced Topics:
26. Exception handling with try, catch, and throw.
27. File handling in C++.
28. Learn about Lambda functions and functional programming concepts.
29. Data Structures:
30. Introduction to essential data structures like arrays, stacks, queues, and linked lists.
31. Understand sorting algorithms and searching techniques.
32. Complex Applications:
33. Build real-world applications such as a hotel management system, taxi booking app, and railway reservation system.
34. Implement key data structures (like stacks, queues, and linked lists) into these projects.

• Algorithm Design:

1. Learn about time complexity and algorithm optimization.
2. Implement various sorting (Bubble, Insertion, QuickSort) and searching algorithms.
3. Graph and Tree Structures:
4. Learn about tree and graph data structures.
5. Apply algorithms to solve real-world problems using trees and graphs.
    

   Tools and Technologies Used

6. C++ Compiler:

   • To run and execute C++ code, you'll use a C++ compiler. Popular compilers include:
     • GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) for Linux and macOS.
     • MSVC (Microsoft Visual C++) for Windows.
     • Clang for macOS and Linux.

7. IDE (Integrated Development Environment):

   • Visual Studio (Windows) for comprehensive development support.
   • Code::Blocks, CLion, or Eclipse for cross-platform development.
   • Xcode (macOS) for C++ development.

8. Version Control Systems:

   • Git and GitHub for source code versioning and collaboration (recommended for team projects).

9. Debugger:

   • The course emphasizes debugging with IDEs or command-line tools to help you understand the execution flow and fix issues in your programs.

10. Mathematical Libraries:

    • Use C++ standard libraries such as for mathematical functions.

11. C++ Standard Library:

    • Work with data structures like std::vector, std::list, std::map, std::set, etc.
    • Use built-in functions for input/output operations (cin, cout, getline).

12. Text Editors (for quick edits or lightweight programming):

    • VS Code with C++ extensions for syntax highlighting and debugging.
    • Sublime Text for fast editing.

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Course 

Day 1: Introduction to C++ Installation Syntax

Set up the development environment and learn basic syntax.

Day 2-5: Working with Variables and Operators

Understand variable declaration, numeric types, and operators.

Day 6-7: Control Flow and Loops

Implement if, else, and various loops (for, while, do-while).

Day 8-12: Functions, Memory Management, and Strings

Work with functions, dynamic memory allocation (new, delete), and string manipulation.

Day 13-14: Pointers and Advanced Functions

Explore pointers, memory management, and lambda functions.

Day 15-17: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Learn OOP principles: classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and static members.

Day 18-20: File Handling, Exception Handling, and Application Development

Master file handling, exception handling, and create real-world applications (hotel, taxi, railway).

Day 21-26: Data Structures and Algorithms

Learn about stacks, queues, linked lists, sorting, searching, trees, and graphs.

Day 27-30: Advanced Topics and Final Project