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C++ Programming for Non-C Programmers Seminar

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Hands On Technology Transfer Computer Training

Bring this seminar on-site to your facility for groups of 10 or more.

Course Description

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 remainder of the course teaches object-oriented programming using features of C++, congruent with the C++ for C Programmers course. Hands on exercises are performed throughout each day to demonstrate key concepts and assure mastery by the student.

Prerequisites

Prior programming experience, though not necessarily in C or C++. Some prior knowledge of basic C syntax is helpful but not required.

ANSI C++ Fundamentals

Block Structure of C and C++ Programs
Fundamentals of Syntax
Built in Data Types
The Preprocessor and Macros
Standard Runtime Libraries and Header Files

Data Types, Storage, Classes, and Scope

Data Types and Qualifiers
Constants and String Literals
Static versus Automatic Storage
Scope and Variables
Initialization Rules

Operators and Expressions

Arithmetic, Logical, and Bit Operators
Precedence and Associativity
Assignment
Type Conversion Rules
Type Casting

Flow Control Constructs

Conditional Constructs: if, switch
Looping Constructs: while, do, for
Programming Style

Pointers

Advantages of Pointers
Uses of Pointers
Declaring Pointers
Pointer and Address Arithmetic
Initializing and Dereferencing Pointers
Pointers versus Arrays

Functions

Purpose of Functions
Functions versus Inlining
The Argument Stack
Passing by Value
Passing by Reference
Declaring External Functions
Function Prototyping

Moving from C to C++

New Compiler Directives
Stream Console I/O
Explicit Operators
Standard Libraries
Data Control Capabilities

Handling Data

New Declaration Features
Initialization and Assignment
Enumerated Types
The bool Type
Constant Storage
Pointers to Constant Storage
Constant Pointers
References
Constant Reference Arguments
Volatile Data
Global Data

Functions

Function Prototypes and Type Checking
Default Function Data Types
Function Overloading
Problems with Function Overloading
Name Resolution
Promotions and Conversions
Call by Value
Reference Declarations
Call-by-Reference and Reference Types
References in Function Return
Constant Argument Types
Conversion of Parameters Using Default Initializers
Providing Default Arguments
Inline Functions

Creating and Using Objects

Creating Automatic Objects
Creating Dynamic Objects
Calling Object Methods
Constructors
Initializing Member consts
Initializer List Syntax
Allocating Resources in Constructor
Destructors
Block and Function Scope
File and Global Scope
Class Scope
Scope Resolution Operator ::
Using Objects as Arguments
Objects as Function Return Values
Constant Methods
Containment Relationships

Dynamic Memory Management

Advantages of Dynamic Memory Allocation
Static, Automatic, and Heap Memory
Free Store Allocation with new and delete
Handling Memory Allocation Errors

Controlling Object Creation

Object Copying and Copy Constructor
Automatic Copy Constructor
Conversion Constructor

Inheritance

Inheritance and Reuse
Composition vs. Inheritance
Inheritance: Centralized Code
Inheritance: Maintenance and Revision
- Public, Private and Protected Members
- Redefining Behavior in Derived Classes
- Designing Extensible Software Systems
Syntax for Public Inheritance
Use of Common Pointers
Constructors and Initialization
Inherited Copy Constructors
Destructors and Inheritance
Public, Protected, Private Inheritance

Streaming I/O

Streams and the iostream library
Built-in Stream Objects
Stream Manipulators
Stream Methods
Input/Output Operators
Character Input
String Streams
Formatted I/O
File Stream I/O
Overloading Stream Operators
Persistent Objects

Introduction to Object Concepts

The Object Programming Paradigm
Object-Orientated Programming Definitions
Information Hiding and Encapsulation
Separating Interface and Implementation
Classes and Instances of Objects
Overloaded Objects and Polymorphism

Templates

Purpose of Template Classes
Constants in Templates
Templates and Inheritance
Container Classes
Use of Libraries

Strings in C++

Character Strings
The String Class
Operators on Strings
Member Functions of the String Class

Exceptions

Types of Exceptions
Trapping and Handling Exceptions
Triggering Exceptions
Handling Memory Allocation Errors

C++ Program Structure

Organizing C++ Source Files
Integrating C and C++ Projects
Using C in C++

Reliability Considerations in C++ Projects

Function Prototypes
Strong Type Checking
Constant Types
C++ Access Control Techniques

Polymorphism in C++

Definition of Polymorphism
Calling Overridden Methods
Upcasting
Accessing Overridden Methods
Virtual Methods and Dynamic Binding
Virtual Destructors
Abstract Base Classes and Pure Virtual Methods

Multiple Inheritance

Derivation from Multiple Base Classes
Base Class Ambiguities
Virtual Inheritance
- Virtual Base Classes
- Virtual Base Class Information

Declaring and Defining Classes

Components of a Class
Class Structure
Class Declaration Syntax
Member Data
Built-in Operations
Constructors and Initialization
Initialization vs. Assignment
Class Type Members
Member Functions and Member Accessibility
Inline Member Functions
Friend Functions
Static Members

Modifying Access

More Seminar Information

Hands-On Technology Transfer
Summary	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++
Delivery Method	Seminar
Also Available As	On-Site Training
Who Should Attend	Computer Industry Professionals