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Ultimate C++ Course - Lecture Notes
Jul 9, 2024
Ultimate C++ Course - Lecture Notes
Introduction to the Course
Instructor:
Mosh Hamedani
Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience.
Instructor at
codewithmosh.com
.
Course Overview:
Comprehensive and practical, from basics to advanced concepts.
No prior knowledge required.
Designed to build confidence in writing C++ code.
Offers exercises and practical applications.
Aims to make students job-ready with C++ knowledge.
Importance and Applications of C++
Popular Language:
Used by major companies (Adobe, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, NASA).
Performance Critical Applications:
Video games, device drivers, web browsers, servers, operating systems.
Evolution:
New versions every three years, latest is C++20.
Relevance:
Despite newer languages, C++ remains fast and memory-efficient.
Career:
Essential for computer science/software engineering students.
Influences other languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart).
Average salary of a C++ programmer in the US is ~$170,000/year.
Mastering C++
Key Learning Areas:
C++ language syntax (grammar).
Standard Template Library (STL).
STL:
Pre-written C++ code for data structures (lists, maps) and algorithms (searching, sorting).
Approach:
Step-by-step exploration with exercises to reinforce concepts.
IDE for C++:
Microsoft Visual Studio (Windows).
Xcode (Mac).
CLion (Cross-platform, recommended for this course).
Other free alternatives available.
Setting Up IDE and First Program
Installation:
Instructions for downloading and installing CLion.
Writing the First Program:
Basic structure, syntax, and concepts.
Entry point:
main()
function.
Importance of format and convention.
Including standard library files, e.g.,
<iostream>
.
Writing, compiling and running a simple
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