Learn C++ in the Age of AI

Learn C++ step by step with AI as your coding partner. Build real-world projects, practice effective prompting, and complete a polished portfolio-ready application.

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Learn C++ step by step with AI as your coding partner. Build real-world projects, practice effective prompting, and complete a polished portfolio-ready application.

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Prompt

AI-POWERED

Code Feedback

Explanations

This course includes

20 AI Prompts

72 Playgrounds

This course includes

20 AI Prompts

72 Playgrounds

Course Overview

C++ remains a powerful language for systems programming and high-performance applications, and AI tools now make learning it more accessible than ever. This course introduces C++ fundamentals while demonstrating how AI can support your coding process, from generating ideas to debugging real-world programs. You’ll begin with print statements, variables, decisions, and loops, each reinforced through hands-on projects such as a receipt generator, a step tracker, and a meal planner. As you progress, you’ll us...Show More

What You'll Learn

An understanding of procedural C++ fundamentals and their application to real-world problems

A working knowledge of variables, control flow, loops, and data structures in C++

Hands-on experience building multiple C++ applications using AI-assisted workflows

The ability to generate, refine, and debug code with AI support

Familiarity with modern coding practices, including error handling, project structuring, and refactoring

The capability to design and implement a portfolio-ready capstone project

What You'll Learn

An understanding of procedural C++ fundamentals and their application to real-world problems

Course Content

Getting Started with C++

Learn to write your first C++ program and use AI as your coding assistant, gaining confidence in prompting and basic syntax.

Your First Taste of C++ with AI

Prompting AI as Your Coding Buddy

Variables, Data Types, and Input

Explore C++ variables, strings, numbers, and operators. Practice input with cin and use print statements for clear program output.

Outputs and Strings

Variables and Simple Math

User Input and Formatting

Logic with If-Else

Master decision-making in C++ with if/else and nested conditions. Learn to create your own methods and guide AI in refining logic.

Making Decisions with AI Else-If Chains and Nested Conditions Functions and Reusable Logic

Loops and Repetition

Use while loops for trackers and for loops with arrays. Automate repetition and build projects that effectively practice iteration.

While Loops for Continuous Input For Loops and Arrays

Data Structures and Pointers

Explore C++ data structures for efficient meal tracking and memory management.

Arrays and Vectors Pointers and Dynamic Access Structs for Categorization

Objects and Classes

2 Lessons

Master the design and interaction of player classes for dynamic game simulations using object oriented design pattern.

Capstone Project: Budget Tracker

4 Lessons

Design and build a “Budget Tracker” app with AI. Add error handling, refine code, and finish with a professional portfolio project.

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