C++ Study Guide

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn the basics of programming with C++ one of the most popular and powerful programming languages ever created. Using a straightforward, step by step approach, this fast and friendly tutorial teaches you everything you need to know, from installing and using a compiler, to debugging the programs youve created, to whats new in C++14. Each lesson builds on what you have already learned, giving you a solid understanding of the basics of C++ programming concepts and techniques.

Key features

* Learn to install and use a C++ compiler for Windows or Linux.
* Build object-oriented programs in C++.
* Strengthens the foundations, as a detailed explanation of programming language concepts are given.
* Lists down all the important points that you need to know related to various topics in an organized manner.
* Provides In-depth explanation of complex topics.
* Focuses on how to think logically to solve a problem.

What will you learn

Classes & Objects, Free Store Management, Stream I/O, References, Virtual Tables and vptr, Templates, Polymorphism, Namespaces, Exception Handling, Inheritance, Smart Pointers, STL

Who this book is for

You dont need any previous experience in programming to learn C++ with this book. It starts with the basics and teaches you both the language and the concepts involved with programming C++. Whether you are just beginning or already have some experience programming, you will find that this book makes learning C++ fast and easy.

Part 1 : Beginning C++

HOUR 1 : Writing Your First Program
HOUR 2 : Organizing The Parts Of a Program
HOUR 3 : Creating Variables and Constants
HOUR 4 : Using Expressions, Statements, and Operators
HOUR 5 : Calling Functions
HOUR 6 : Controlling the Flow Of a Program
HOUR 7 : Storing Information In Arrays and Strings

Part 2 : Classes

HOUR 8 : Creating Basic Classes
HOUR 9 : Moving into Advanced Classes

Part 3 : Memory Management

HOUR 10 : Creating Pointers

HOUR 11 : Developing Advanced Pointers
HOUR 12 : Creating References
HOUR 13 : Developing Advanced References and Pointers

Part 4 : Advanced C++

HOUR 14 : Calling Advanced Functions
HOUR 15 : Using Operator Overloading

Part 5 : Inheritance and Polymorphism

HOUR 16 : Extending Classes With Inheritance
HOUR 17 : Using Polymorphism and Derived Classes
HOUR 18 : Making Use of Advanced Polymorphism

Part 6 : Special Topics

HOUR 19 : Storing Information in Linked Lists
HOUR 20 : Using Special Classes, Functions, and Pointers
HOUR 21 : Using New Features of C++14
HOUR 22 : Employing Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
HOUR 23 : Creating Templates
HOUR 24 : Dealing With Exceptions and Error Handling

Part 7 : Appendix

Index

Rogers Cadenhead and Jesse Liberty