Course Objectives:

– Understand the fundamentals of the C++ programming language
– Learn how to write, compile, and execute C++ programs
– Develop skills in using C++ to solve programming problems
– Gain knowledge in object-oriented programming concepts in C++
– Practice good coding practices and debugging techniques in C++

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to C++ Programming

– Overview of the C++ programming language and its features
– Setting up the development environment for C++ programming
– Writing and running a simple C++ program

2. Variables, Data Types, and Operators

– Understanding variables and data types in C++
– Working with arithmetic, assignment, and logical operators
– Using control structures such as if-else, switch, and loops

3. Arrays and Strings

– Declaring and initializing arrays in C++
– Accessing and manipulating array elements
– Working with strings and string manipulation functions

4. Functions and Parameter Passing

– Defining and calling functions in C++
– Understanding function parameters and return values
– Passing arguments by value and by reference

5. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts

– Introduction to object-oriented programming in C++
– Creating and using classes and objects
– Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism in C++

6. Pointers and Dynamic Memory Allocation

– Understanding pointers and memory addresses in C++
– Allocating and deallocating memory dynamically
– Working with pointers to arrays and objects

7. File Input and Output

– Reading from and writing to files in C++
– Opening, closing, and manipulating file streams
– Handling file errors and exceptions

8. Exception Handling

– Understanding exception handling in C++
– Using try-catch blocks to handle exceptions
– Throwing and catching exceptions in C++ programs

9. Standard Template Library (STL)

– Overview of the STL and its components
– Using containers (vectors, lists, etc.) and algorithms from the STL
– Working with iterators and generic algorithms

10. Object-Oriented Design and Patterns

– Design principles and best practices in object-oriented programming
– Applying design patterns in C++ programming
– Creating reusable and maintainable code using OOP concepts

11. Debugging and Testing

– Techniques for debugging and troubleshooting C++ programs
– Using debugging tools and techniques
– Writing and executing test cases for C++ programs

12. Advanced Topics (optional)

– Templates and generic programming in C++
– Multithreading and concurrent programming in C++
– Introduction to C++11/14/17 features and enhancements