C++, a powerful and versatile programming language, remains a cornerstone of software development. With its broad applications and continuous evolution, mastering C++ opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the tech industry.
This course is designed to challenge your C++ knowledge through intriguing puzzles. By exploring the language’s intricacies and potential pitfalls, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms. Each puzzle will test your problem-solving skills and ability to predict unexpected behaviors. You’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes and write more robust, efficient, and maintainable C++ code through detailed explanations.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a stronger grasp of C++ fundamentals, enhanced problem-solving skills, improved code quality, and a deeper appreciation for the language’s unique capabilities.
C++, a powerful and versatile programming language, remains a cornerstone of software development. With its broad applications a...Show More
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
An understanding of core concepts like constructors, destructors, memory management, and template metaprogramming
The ability to analyze complex C++ code and identify potential issues
Hands-on experience writing more efficient, reliable, and maintainable C++ programs
Familiarity with the language’s hidden depths and its unique capabilities
An understanding of core concepts like constructors, destructors, memory management, and template metaprogramming
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Content
1.
Before We Begin
2 Lessons
Step through 25 C++ challenges to enhance your understanding and problem-solving skills.
2.
Puzzles
50 Lessons
Unpack the core of C++ code behavior through engaging puzzles, discussions, and collaborative quizzes.
How Many Degrees?Discussion: How Many Degrees?String TheoryDiscussion: String TheoryHack the Planet!Discussion: Hack the Planet!Going GlobalDiscussion: Going GlobalA Destructive RelationshipDiscussion: A Destructive RelationshipWho’s Up First?Discussion: Who’s Up First?All Good Things Must Come to an EndDiscussion: All Good Things Must Come to an EndWill It Move?Discussion: Will It Move?Counting CopiesDiscussion: Counting CopiesA Strange AssignmentDiscussion: A Strange AssignmentWhat’s the Time of Death?Discussion: What’s the Time of Death?A False StartDiscussion: A False StartA Constant StruggleDiscussion: A Constant StruggleAristotle’s Sum of PartsDiscussion: Aristotle’s Sum of PartsBack from the FutureDiscussion: Back from the FutureAn Overloaded ContainerDiscussion: An Overloaded ContainerA Strong PointDiscussion: A Strong PointMoving OutDiscussion: Moving OutA Little Sum ThingDiscussion: A Little Sum ThingMonsters on the MoveDiscussion: Monsters on the MoveSizing Up Some CharactersDiscussion: Sizing Up Some CharactersThe Phantom SpaceshipDiscussion: The Phantom SpaceshipOff to a Good StartDiscussion: Off to a Good StartA Specialized String TheoryDiscussion: A Specialized String TheoryWeakly Typed, Strongly PuzzlingDiscussion: Weakly Typed, Strongly Puzzling
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