Learn C++ Fundamentals

Learn C++ with an adaptive roadmap that fits your level, taking you from core syntax and programming fundamentals to OOP, templates, and practical coding for a strong foundation in modern C++.

Beginner

73 Lessons

10h

Certificate of Completion

Learn C++ with an adaptive roadmap that fits your level, taking you from core syntax and programming fundamentals to OOP, templates, and practical coding for a strong foundation in modern C++.

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This course includes

3 Assessments

140 Playgrounds

35 Quizzes

This course includes

3 Assessments

140 Playgrounds

35 Quizzes

Course Overview

C++ powers everything from operating systems and embedded software to modern, high-performance applications. Its efficiency and flexibility make it one of the most influential programming languages in use today. This adaptive course framework offers distinct paths for different learners. Beginners can focus on mastering C++ fundamentals—syntax, data types, control flow, and functions. Those with some experience can deepen their understanding of object-oriented programming or strengthen their fluency throug...Show More

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C++

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What You'll Learn

Write and structure C++ programs with a strong grasp of syntax, types, and memory management

Apply object-oriented principles such as classes, inheritance, and encapsulation

Strengthen problem-solving skills through hands-on coding challenges and syntax-based puzzles

Use modern C++ features including templates, lambdas, and recent enhancements

Write safer, const-correct, and more maintainable code following secure coding practices

Build efficient, concurrent, and high-performance applications

Leverage the Standard Template Library (STL) for reusable and expressive code design

Develop the insight and confidence to explore advanced C++ areas such as metaprogramming and systems-level optimization

What You'll Learn

Write and structure C++ programs with a strong grasp of syntax, types, and memory management

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with C++ basics, coding structure, compilation, and the cout statement.

What Is C++?

Hello World!Quiz: C++Exercise: Play Around With cout

Variables and User Input

Explore the core of variables, data types, user input, and initialization in C++.

Variables in C++Variable Types Taking User Input Quiz: Variables Exercise: Declaration and Initialization Of Data Types

Simple Math

Master the steps for performing arithmetic operations, type casting, using math functions, and solving binomial expressions.

Simple C++ Math Type Casting Maths Functions Quiz: Math Exercise: Computing Binomial Expression

Conditional Statements

Break down complex ideas in conditional statements, including if, if-else, switch, and ternary operators.

Comparison Operators The Simple if Statement if-else Statement Switch Statement Conditional Expression Quiz: Conditional Statements Exercise 1: Even or Odd Exercise 2: Implementing Calculator

Loops

Solve problems using various C++ loops, including nested loops, and learn how to handle infinite loops.

While and do-while Loops For Loop Equivalence of C++ Looping Structures Nested Loops Infinite Loops Quiz: Loops Exercise 1: Fibonacci Sequence upto n Number Of Terms Exercise 2: Pyramid Printing by Using a For Loop

Functions and Recursion

11 Lessons

Understand functions, recursion, and parameter handling in C++.

C++ Exam 1

Assessment

Pointers and Arrays

12 Lessons

Learn how to improve your understanding of pointers, arrays, and multi-dimensional arrays with exercises.

C++ Exam 2

Assessment

Classes and Inheritance

11 Lessons

Learn how to use classes, inheritance, and polymorphism effectively in C++.

Templates

7 Lessons

Learn about C++ templates, class templates, and how to generalize functions through template exercises.

C++ Exam 3

Assessment

10.

Wrap Up

2 Lessons

Master C++ fundamentals, from syntax to advanced programming concepts and compilation.

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