C++ Programming for Non C Programmers Course

Is it right for me?

This course is for those interested in programming with C++, such as application developers, systems programmers and software engineers.

Programming experience, but not C programming experience, is assumed.

Experienced C or Java programmers should attend our C++ Programming (for C Programmers) course instead.

This course provides a solid grounding in the C++ language for programmers without experience of the C language You gain an understanding of key OO programming concepts and valuable hands-on experience developing C++ programs.

What will I get out of it?

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Create, compile and run C++ programs
• Read and understand C++ syntax
• Write functions, decisions, loops and exceptions
• Declare, use and distinguish variables, constants, arrays, pointers and references
• Define and implement classes to produce reliable, reusable code
• Implement object-oriented designs using encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism

What does it cover?

Introduction

• C++ and Object Oriented Programming
• Variables
• Constants
• Expressions
• Operators
• I/O

Functions and control

• Arguments
• Conversion
• Defaults
• Overloading
• Inline
• Calling other languages
• Selection and Iteration

Variables

• Arrays
• Pointers
• Constants
• Scope
• Storage
• Typedef
• Casts

Classes, data structures and preprocessor

• Structures
• Unions
• Enums
• Classes
• Members
• Inline functions
• Static members
• Constructors
• Destructors
• Dynamic memory

Operator overloading

• Member / Global functions
• Type conversion
• Special cases

Inheritance

• Virtual functions
• Protected members
• Creation sequence
• Multiple inheritance

Streams

• C i/o
• C++ Streams
• Classes
• Standard streams
• Manipulators
• Outputting user defined objects
• File and string I/O

Recent additions

• String class
• Run-Time type ID
• Exception handling
• Casts