C++ Fundamentals

What you'll learn

• Write clean and efficient C++ programs from scratch
• Understand object-oriented programming concepts in C++
• Work with functions, arrays, and pointers confidently
• Build simple console-based applications
• Learn how memory management works in C++

Prerequisites

• Basic computer knowledge
• No prior programming experience required
• A laptop with a C++ compiler installed (like MinGW or Code::Blocks)
• Willingness to practice regularly

Curriculum

1. Introduction to C++

   • What is C++ and where it is used
   • Setting up your development environment
   • Writing your first C++ program

2. C++ Fundamentals

   • Variables, data types, and operators
   • Input and output in C++
   • Conditional statements (if, else, switch)

3. Loops and Functions

   • For, while, and do-while loops
   • Functions and parameter passing
   • Scope and return values

4. Object-Oriented Programming

   • Classes and objects
   • Constructors and destructors
   • Encapsulation and inheritance basics

5. Pointers and Memory

   • Introduction to pointers
   • Dynamic memory allocation
   • Understanding how memory works in C++

6. Final Project

   • Building a simple console application
   • Applying OOP concepts in a real project
   • Code cleanup and best practices

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