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.

Intermediate

67 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

2 Assessments

63 Playgrounds

11 Challenges

8 Quizzes

This course includes

2 Assessments

63 Playgrounds

11 Challenges

8 Quizzes

Course Overview

Object-oriented programming (OOP) has been around for decades. If you have a basic understanding of C++ and are interested in leveling up your skills, this class will help you do just that. Starting with an overview of the basics, you’ll dive into understanding the time-honored technique for implementing complex applications using user-defined classes. Followed up by discussing classes and objects, and then building up to the high-level topics including inheritance and polymorphism. Throughout the cours...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

C++

Programming Language

Object Oriented Programming

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with OOP principles, C++ object-oriented features, and its comparison with Java and C#.

What is OOP?C++ as Object Oriented Language C++ vs Java vs C#Quiz

Functions

Get started with writing and utilizing functions in C++ for modular, efficient code.

What is a Function?Creating a Function Arguments and Function Scope Overloading Functions Quiz

Challenge 1: Sum of All Odd Integers in an Array Challenge 2: Find the Second Minimum in an Array Challenge 3: Square Numbers and Return their Sum Challenge 4: Overload the Square Sum Function

Pointers

Work your way through using pointers for memory management, dynamic allocation, and function arguments.

Variable Addresses in the Stack What are Pointers?Pointers and Dynamic Memory Passing Pointers as Arguments Pointer Arithmetic Quiz Challenge 1: Halving a Number Challenge 2: Swap Values

Classes

Grasp the fundamentals of creating and managing classes, encapsulation, and constructors in C++.

What is a Class?Class Definition Access Modifiers Class Data Members Class Member Functions Constructors Destructors Friend Functions Quiz Challenge 1: Calculating Perimeter and Area of a Rectangle Challenge 2: Calculate Student's Total Marks Challenge 3: Implement a Calculator Class Challenge 4: Calculate Distance Between Points

OOP in C++ Exam 1

Assessment

Data Hiding

Take a closer look at data hiding, encapsulation, and abstraction principles in C++.

What is Data Hiding?

Encapsulation Abstraction in Classes Abstraction in Header Files Quiz Challenge 1: Rearranging a Class

Inheritance

14 Lessons

See how inheritance in C++ promotes code reuse, organization, and extending functionality.

Polymorphism

7 Lessons

Build on polymorphism in C++ with virtual functions, overriding, and implementing classes.

Composition, Aggregation and Association

6 Lessons

Step through understanding composition, aggregation, and association in class interactions.

OOP in C++ Exam 2

Assessment

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