Learn Object-Oriented Programming in C++

This course covers object-oriented programming concepts in C++. Software developed using OOP with C++ is modular, reusable, and flexible.

Intermediate

67 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

This course covers object-oriented programming concepts in C++. Software developed using OOP with C++ is modular, reusable, and flexible.

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This course includes

2 Assessments

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11 Challenges

8 Quizzes

This course includes

2 Assessments

63 Playgrounds

11 Challenges

8 Quizzes

Course Overview

Object-oriented programming (OOP) has been around for decades. If you have a basic understanding of C++ and are interested in leveling up your skills, this class will help you do just that. Starting with an overview of the basics, you’ll dive into understanding the time-honored technique for implementing complex applications using user-defined classes. Followed up by discussing classes and objects, and then building up to the high-level topics including inheritance and polymorphism. Throughout the cours...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

C++

Programming Language

Object Oriented Programming

Course Content

Introduction

In this chapter, you will learn how to understand OOP fundamentals, compare C++ with other languages, and explore the basics of C++ as an OOP language.

What is OOP?C++ as Object Oriented Language C++ vs Java vs C#Quiz

Functions

The chapter focuses on functions in C++, covering their definition, creation, argument handling, overloading, and practical challenges to enhance coding skills.

What is a Function?Creating a Function Arguments and Function Scope Overloading Functions Quiz

Challenge 1: Sum of All Odd Integers in an Array Challenge 2: Find the Second Minimum in an Array Challenge 3: Square Numbers and Return their Sum Challenge 4: Overload the Square Sum Function

Pointers

In this chapter, you will discover how to use pointers in C++, manage dynamic memory, pass pointers as arguments, and perform pointer arithmetic.

Variable Addresses in the Stack What are Pointers?Pointers and Dynamic Memory Passing Pointers as Arguments Pointer Arithmetic Quiz Challenge 1: Halving a Number Challenge 2: Swap Values

Classes

This chapter explores how to define and use classes in C++, including data members, member functions, constructors, destructors, and friend functions.

What is a Class?Class Definition Access Modifiers Class Data Members Class Member Functions Constructors Destructors Friend Functions Quiz Challenge 1: Calculating Perimeter and Area of a Rectangle Challenge 2: Calculate Student's Total Marks Challenge 3: Implement a Calculator Class Challenge 4: Calculate Distance Between Points

OOP in C++ Exam 1

Assessment

Data Hiding

In this chapter, you will learn how to implement data hiding, encapsulation, and abstraction in C++ classes and header files.

What is Data Hiding?

Encapsulation Abstraction in Classes Abstraction in Header Files Quiz Challenge 1: Rearranging a Class

Inheritance

14 Lessons

This chapter covers inheritance in C++, including base and derived classes, function overriding, different inheritance modes, and addresses the diamond problem.

Polymorphism

7 Lessons

This chapter explains how to implement polymorphism in C++ using function overriding, virtual functions, and pure virtual functions for dynamic behavior.

Composition, Aggregation and Association

6 Lessons

This chapter explores how to understand and implement composition, aggregation, and association in C++ to build complex object relationships.

OOP in C++ Exam 2

Assessment

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