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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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19 Lessons
2h
Updated 3 months ago
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • 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

Learning Roadmap

19 Lessons

1.

Getting Started with C++

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.

2.

Variables, Data Types, and Input

Variables, Data Types, and Input

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

3.

Logic with If-Else

Logic with If-Else

3 Lessons

3 Lessons

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

4.

Loops and Repetition

Loops and Repetition

2 Lessons

2 Lessons

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

5.

Data Structures and Pointers

Data Structures and Pointers

3 Lessons

3 Lessons

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

6.

Objects and Classes

Objects and Classes

2 Lessons

2 Lessons

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

7.

Capstone Project: Budget Tracker

Capstone Project: Budget Tracker

4 Lessons

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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Developed by MAANG Engineers
Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
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 use AI to refine code, spot errors, and understand best practices while exploring data structures, functions, and error handling. The course concludes with a capstone “Budget Tracker” app that simulates real development workflows. By the end, you’ll be able to build complete C++ applications, apply AI effectively in your coding tasks, and create portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate your skills.

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