This course is an introduction to the C++ programming language for those who are already familiar with C syntax and some basic principles of object oriented programming. C++ is based on C, but extends the language with features such as function templates, namespaces, and (of course) classes. We’ll spend a lot of time in the first hour of the course talking about streams, which simplify input and output a great deal. Here’s a list of what you’ll learn:- Primitive data types and variables- How to create and use namespaces- Basic I/O in C++ using streams- Using stringstreams: input and output directly from strings- File input and output using streams- Functions: how they’re like C functions, and how they differ- Function templates - a look at writing generic code- Classes and objects- Constructors and destructors- Inheritance (Single and Multiple)- The idea of friend class members. If you’ve been thinking about learning C++, then this course is a good first step.
