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Learn C++ from Scratch

Explore C++ from scratch; gain insights into core concepts like loops, functions, and advanced topics such as inheritance and templates to become an intermediate-level C++ developer.

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Learn C++ for free with this interactive course, and get a handle on one of the most popular programming languages in the world. You'll start with a simple hello world program and proceed to cover core concepts such as conditional statements, loops, and functions in C++, before moving on to more advanced topics like inheritance, classes, and templates, along with much more. By the time you're done, you'll be an intermediate level C++ developer, ready to take on your own projects.

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C++

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71 Lessons34 Quizzes3 Assessments1 Challenge

Introduction

5 Lessons

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

Exercise: Play Around With cout

Variables & User Input

5 Lessons

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

Exercise: Declaration and Initialization Of Data Types

Simple Maths

5 Lessons

Master the steps to perform 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 on Conditional Statements

Exercise 1: Even or Odd

Exercise 2: Implementing Calculator

Loops

8 Lessons

Solve problems in using various C++ loops, nested loops, and tackling infinite loops.

While and Do-While Loops

For Loop

Equivalence of C++ Looping Structures

Nested Loops

Infinite Loops

Quiz on Loops

Exercise 1: Fibonacci Sequence upto n Number Of Terms

Exercise 2: Pyramid Printing by Using For Loop

Functions and Recursion

11 Lessons

Focus on understanding functions, recursion, and parameter handling in C++.

Introduction to Functions

Function Declarations

Quiz on Functions and Recursion

Exercise 1: Function To Check Sum

Exercise 2: Computing Cubes

Exercise 3: Sum of Digits Using Recursion

C++ Exam 1

Assessment

Pointers & Arrays

11 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

Quiz on Pointers and Arrays

Exercise 1: Finding Average in Array

Exercise 2: Series Of Numbers

Exercise 3: Making Matrix Using Arrays

Exercise 4: Pascal Triangle

Exercise 5: Implementing Double Pointers

C++ Exam 2

Assessment

Classes and Inheritance

11 Lessons

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

Principles of Object Oriented Programming

Introduction To Classes

Class Member Functions

Constructors

Inheritance

Inheriting from Multiple Classes

Polymorphism & Virtual Functions

Quiz on Classes and Inheritance

Exercise 1: Calculating Area

Exercise 2: Students Average Marks

Exercise 3: Displaying Message Using Virtual Functions

Templates

7 Lessons

Unpack the core of C++ templates, class templates, and generalizing functions using template exercises.

Introduction To Templates

Class Templates

Quiz on Templates

Exercise 1: Finding Max in an Array

Exercise 2: Swapping Values

Exercise 3: Finding Index of Smallest Value

Exercise 4: Complex Numbers

C++ Exam 3

Assessment

Certificate of Completion

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