C++ Programming

Class 4: Conditional Statements

• Using if, else if, and else statements for decision-making.
• Nesting and combining conditions.
• The switch statement for handling multiple conditions.

   

Class 5: Loops in C++

• Understanding for and while loops for repetition.
• Loop control with break, continue, and goto.
• Practical use of loops in real-world problems.

   

Class 6: Practical Exercises

• Hands-on exercises to practice control flow and loops.
• Mini-project: A number guessing game or similar interactive challenge.

Class 7: Defining and Calling Functions

• Understanding function syntax, parameters, and return types.
• Function overloading and scope in C++.
• Passing arguments by value and reference.

Class 8: Built-in vs. User-defined Functions

• Common built-in C++ functions (e.g., math.h functions).
• Writing reusable functions and organizing code into functions.

Class 9: Using Libraries and Header Files

• Importing standard libraries (e.g., iostream, cmath, vector).
• Creating and using custom header files.
• Understanding the purpose of header files and the separation of declarations and definitions.

Class 10: Arrays and Strings

• Creating and working with arrays in C++.
• String manipulation using character arrays and the C++ string class.
• Multi-dimensional arrays.

   

Class 11: Pointers and Dynamic Memory

• Introduction to pointers and memory addresses.
• Dynamic memory allocation using new and delete.
• Understanding pointer arithmetic.

   

Class 12: Working with Containers

• Introduction to the C++ Standard Library (STL).
• Using vector, map, set, and other STL containers.
• Iterating over containers and performing common operations.
  

Class 13: Error Handling

• Using try, catch, and throw for exception handling.
• Common C++ exceptions and debugging techniques.
• Handling runtime errors and writing robust programs.
  
  

Class 14: Reading and Writing Files

• Opening, reading, writing, and closing files using fstream.
• Working with text and binary files in C++.
• Reading and writing CSV files.
  
  

Class 15: Practice Session

• File-based project: Log file analysis or similar.
• Hands-on practice with error handling and file I/O operations.

Class 16: Introduction to OOP

• Understanding classes, objects, and methods in C++.
• Using constructors and destructors.
• The concept of this pointer in C++.
  
  

Class 17: OOP Principles

• Exploring inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
• Using virtual functions and abstract classes.
• Overloading operators and understanding C++ class hierarchies.
  
  

Class 18: OOP Mini Project

• Creating a class-based program (e.g., inventory system or student management system).
• Organizing code with OOP principles for better design and scalability.
  

Class 19: Popular C++ Libraries

• Introduction to C++ libraries like Boost, Eigen, and OpenCV.
• Basic data analysis and visualization libraries in C++.
• Using third-party libraries for enhanced functionality.
  
  

Class 20: Final Project Work

• Choose and begin work on your final project.
• Apply everything you’ve learned by building a more complex C++ program (e.g., game, simulation, or utility).
  
  

Class 21: Project Presentation and Course Wrap-up

• Present your final project to the class.
• Discuss challenges, solutions, and lessons learned.
• Review key concepts and next steps for further learning.