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Learn Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Delve into Object-Oriented Programming in C++ and discover key concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism to create efficient, reusable, and secure code through hands-on challenges.
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What You'll Learn
- Identify core OOP concepts and how objects model properties and behaviors in C++
- Compare C++ OOP features with Java and C# to explain key syntax and capability differences
- Write C++ functions using declarations, definitions, scope, and pass-by-value vs reference
- Implement function overloading to support multiple argument types and behaviors
- Use pointers for stack addresses, dynamic allocation (new/delete), and pointer arithmetic
- Design C++ classes with access modifiers, constructors/destructors, and member functions
- Implement inheritance and polymorphism using overriding, virtual, and pure virtual functions
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with OOP principles, C++ object-oriented features, and its comparison with Java and C#.
2.
Functions
Functions
Get started with writing and utilizing functions in C++ for modular, efficient code.
3.
Pointers
Pointers
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Work your way through using pointers for memory management, dynamic allocation, and function arguments.
4.
Classes
Classes
13 Lessons
13 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of creating and managing classes, encapsulation, and constructors in C++.
5.
Data Hiding
Data Hiding
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Take a closer look at data hiding, encapsulation, and abstraction principles in C++.
6.
Inheritance
Inheritance
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
See how inheritance in C++ promotes code reuse, organization, and extending functionality.
7.
Polymorphism
Polymorphism
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Build on polymorphism in C++ with virtual functions, overriding, and implementing classes.
8.
Composition, Aggregation and Association
Composition, Aggregation and Association
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Step through understanding composition, aggregation, and association in class interactions.
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