C++ Programming for Non-C Programmers

All HOTT courses are available face-to-face, remote-live, on-demand or on-site at your facility. 

This hands on C++ programming course provides an accelerated introduction to the most essential syntactical components of the C and C++ languages on the first day, prior to four days of focus on object-oriented programming with C++. The course begins by introducing the built in data types, fundamental control constructs, and rich expression operator repertoire common to both C and C+.

The central concepts of C++ syntax and style are taught in the context of using object-oriented methods to achieve reusability, adaptability and reliability. Emphasis is placed on the features of C++ that support abstract data types, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students will learn to apply the process of data abstraction and class design. Practical aspects of C++ programming including efficiency, performance, testing, and reliability considerations are stressed throughout. Comprehensive hands on exercises are integrated throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.

Students Will Learn

• Defining variables and building expressions using the variety of data types available in C/C++
• Using the control structures available in C/C++
• Defining functions with/without parameters and call those functions
• Using pointer syntax and understand the purpose of pointers
• Writing procedural programs using C++
• Using private, public and protected keywords to control access to class members
• Defining a class in C++
• Writing constructors and destructors
• Writing classes with const and static class members
• Overloading operators
• Implementing polymorphic methods in programs
• Writing programs using file I/O and string streams
• Using manipulators and stream flags to format output
• Using the keyword template to write generic functions and classes
• Writing programs that use generic classes and functions
• Writing programs that use algorithms and containers of the Standard Library
• Using algorithms and containers of the Standard Library to manipulate string data
• Using try() blocks to trap exceptions
• Using catch() blocks to handle exceptions
• Defining exceptions and using throw to trigger them

Course Prerequisites

• Prior programming experience.

Course Overview

• ANSI C++ Fundamentals
• Data Types, Storage, Classes, and Scope
• Operators and Expressions
• Flow Control Constructs
• Pointers
• Functions
• Moving from C to C++
• Handling Data
• Functions
• Creating and Using Objects
• Dynamic Memory Management
• Controlling Object Creation
• Inheritance
• Streaming I/O
• Introduction to Object Concepts
• Templates
• Strings in C++
• Exceptions
• C++ Program Structure
• Reliability Considerations in C++ Projects
• Polymorphism in C++
• Multiple Inheritance
• Declaring and Defining Classes
• Operator Overloading
• The Standard Template Library

Note: Classes do not have fixed location. Prior to each class they examine the geographical location of the enrolled students and then select a venue that will provide most convenient overall access for the students. Classes are held in hotel conference rooms and exact location is determined 2 weeks prior to the course date.