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.
Programmers needing to write C++ code.
Programmers needing to maintain C++ code.
5 days
C++ as a better C, C++ and Object Oriented Programming, encapsulation, polymorphism, inheritance. C++ standards.
Simple C++ programs.
Basics, constructor and destructor functions, member and friend functions. Using objects. Default, copy and conversion constructors.
Arrays, pointers and references, new and delete. Improved safety with smart pointers, Resource Acquisition in Initialization (RAII).
Function overloading, default arguments, inline functions, Lambda functions.
Template classes and functions.
Containers, Iterators, algorithms, function objects.
Basics, binary operators, the this pointer, relational operators, unary operators. Members versus friends.
Base class access control, protected members, multiple inheritance, virtual base classes.
Manipulators, customising inserters, extractors. File I/O.
Pointers to derived classes, run time polymorphism.
Throwing errors, trying code and catching errors.
"Hard concepts were explained very simply."
"I’ve found it very useful and the course was very well put together and delivered."
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.