The C++ Programming Language (English)

Lesmethode :

Klassikaal

Algemeen :

The C++ programming language is based on the C language, with the main difference being that C++ supports object-oriented programming. The object-oriented way of working offers advantages in software projects that are too large to be overseen by a single programmer. The advantages are in terms of code reuse and maintainability.

C++ offers an excellent advancement opportunity for C programmers. The syntax is derived directly from ISO/ANSI C and defined in the ISO/ANSI C++ standard. Apart from the syntax of the language, it also defines a standard library. This contains a large number of basic components, such as a string class, container classes, algorithms and localisation capabilities. The course is based on this standard.

The C++ programming language course covers not only the syntax of the C++ programming language, but also its object-oriented programming style. You will learn to use the object-oriented facilities in the language (data abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism/dynamic binding), the I/O library, templates, exception handling and use of the standard STL library. These topics will be extensively practiced, under the tutor's guidance.

Doel :

The course provides an insight into the capabilities of C++. The emphasis is on the syntax of the language, but after the course you will also have developed a feel for the object-oriented programming style.

Doelgroep :

Programmers who want to start using C++ as an object-oriented programming language.

Voorkennis :

Knowledge of C with sufficient practical experience to be fluent in the "more difficult" constructions such as pointers, structures, and so on. You can obtain this knowledge from the course "The C programming language" The material from days 1 and 2 of that course is sufficient, but gaining practical experience with it is absolutely necessary before starting C++.

Onderwerpen :

- The class and related
   - Inline functions instead of macros
   - Function overloading
   - Constructors and destructors
   - Initialisation
   - Friend functions
   - Allocation methods
   - Deep versus shallow copy and namespaces
   - Inheritance
   - When to use inheritance
   - Base and derived classes
   - Private
   - Protected and public member variables
   - Protected interfaces
   - Pointers to base and derived classes
   - Dynamic binding
   - Run Time Type Information (RTTI)
   - Virtual functions
- Further possibilities of C++
   - Operator overloading
   - References
   - Type conversion
   - Memory management with new and delete
   - Templates
   - Exception handling and namespaces
   - The Standard Template Library (STL)
- Other parts of the standard library, including the I/O library
- Important aspects of the new C++11 and C++14 standards.