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Learn C++ from Scratch

This course covers C++ programming from fundamentals to advanced topics like inheritance and templates, exploring loops, functions, and core techniques for a solid beginner-to-intermediate foundation.

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Learn C++ for free with this interactive course, and get a hands-on experience of one of the most popular programming languages in the world. You’ll start with a simple “Hello World” program and then move on to core concepts such as conditional statements, loops, and functions in C++. Then, you’ll explore more advanced topics like inheritance, classes, and templates, along with much more. After completing this course, you’ll be an intermediate-level C++ developer, ready to take on your own projects.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of coding structure, syntax, and the compilation process of C++ programs

Knowledge of variables, arrays, and their data types, and pointers for fine-grained memory control

The ability to apply arithmetic operations, type casting, and mathematical functions

Hands-on experience using conditional statements to implement decision-making

The ability to repeat commands using loops and recursion, and apply complex logic using nested loops

Hands-on experience making your code manageable and reusable using functions, templates, and object-oriented programming techniques

An understanding of coding structure, syntax, and the compilation process of C++ programs

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

C++

Programming Language

Learn to Code

Content

73 Lessons35 Quizzes3 Assessments1 Challenge

Introduction

4 Lessons

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

5 Lessons

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

Exercise: Declaration and Initialization Of Data Types

Simple Math

5 Lessons

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

Exercise: Computing Binomial Expression

Conditional Statements

8 Lessons

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

8 Lessons

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++.

Introduction to Functions

Function Declarations

Quiz: Functions and Recursion

Exercise 1: Function To Check Sum

Exercise 2: Computing Cubes

Exercise 3: Collatz Conjecture Using Recursion

C++ Exam 1

Assessment

Pointers and Arrays

12 Lessons

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

What are Pointers?

What are Arrays?

Multi-dimensional Arrays

Arrays and Pointer Arithmetic

Pointer to a function

Character Arrays and Strings

Quiz: Pointers and Arrays

Exercise 1: Finding Average in Array

Exercise 2: Display Series with a 2D Array

Exercise 3: Making Matrix Using Arrays

Exercise 4: Pascal’s Triangle

Exercise 5: Implementing Double Pointers

C++ Exam 2

Assessment

Classes and Inheritance

11 Lessons

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

Principles of Object-Oriented Programming

Introduction to Classes

Class Member Functions

Constructors

Inheritance

Inheriting from Multiple Classes

Polymorphism and Virtual Functions

Quiz: Classes and Inheritance

Exercise 1: Calculating Area

Exercise 2: Students Average Marks

Exercise 3: Displaying Message Using Virtual Functions

Templates

7 Lessons

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

Introduction to Templates

Class Templates

Quiz: Templates

Exercise 1: Finding Max in an Array

Exercise 2: Swapping Values

Exercise 3: Finding Index of the Smallest Value

Exercise 4: Complex Numbers

C++ Exam 3

Assessment

10.

Wrap Up

2 Lessons

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

Conclusion

Appendix: Compiling C++ Code

Certificate of Completion

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