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C++ programming foundation  |    A 5 day   hands on   training course

C++ training course description

A hands on introduction to programming in the C++ language. The course concentrates on aspects that will be new to experienced C programmers and so is not suitable for those without C knowledge.

What will you learn
  • Write C++ programs
  • Debug C++ programs.
  • Examine existing code and determine its function.
  • Use classes, function overloading, operator overloading, inheritance and virtual functions within C++ programs.
C++ training course details

C++ training course contents

  • The origins of C++
  • C++ as a better C, C++ and Object Oriented Programming, encapsulation, polymorphism, inheritance. C++ standards.

  • Getting started
  • Simple C++ programs.

  • Classes
  • Basics, constructor and destructor functions, member and friend functions. Using objects. Default, copy and conversion constructors.

  • A better C
  • Arrays, pointers and references, new and delete. Improved safety with smart pointers, Resource Acquisition in Initialization (RAII).

  • Functions in C++
  • Function overloading, default arguments, inline functions, Lambda functions.

  • Templates
  • Template classes and functions.

  • Standard Library
  • Containers, Iterators, algorithms, function objects.

  • Operator overloading
  • Basics, binary operators, the this pointer, relational operators, unary operators. Members versus friends.

  • Inheritance
  • Base class access control, protected members, multiple inheritance, virtual base classes.

  • More I/O
  • Manipulators, customising inserters, extractors. File I/O.

  • Virtual functions
  • Pointers to derived classes, run time polymorphism.

  • Exception handling
  • Throwing errors, trying code and catching errors.

Learning path

Reviews

5.0

Based on overall ratings

J. S. - Framestore CFC

"Hard concepts were explained very simply."


D. M. - Paradigm

"I’ve found it very useful and the course was very well put together and delivered."

Training approach

This structured course uses Instructor Led Training to provide the best possible learning experience. Small class sizes ensure students benefit from our engaging and interactive style of teaching with delegates encouraged to ask questions throughout the course. Quizzes follow each major section allowing checking of learning. Hands on sessions are used throughout to allow delegates to consolidate their new skills.