C++ Programming for Non-C Programmers

Course Length: 3-4 Days

Key Objectives

• Write working C++ programs.
• Design object-oriented applications.
• Define and use C++ classes and member functions.
• Use inheritance and polymorphismc

Course Overview

The three or four day seminar exposes the attendee to the key aspects of the C++ programming languages. The students will learn how object-oriented concepts are applied to build more robust and less expensive software systems. In addition, the student will gain many insights into C++ programming. The four day version addresses design issues and develops C++ topics in greater detail.

Audience

This course is designed for software developers, project leaders, and managers.

Prerequisite

• Competence in a high-level programming language

• UNIX Fundamentals

• vi or emacs

Course Content

Object-Oriented Programming

• Object-Oriented Paradigm
• Abstractions and Classes
• Fundamental Concepts

Fundamentals of C++

• Data Types and Variables
• Enumerations and Constants
• Expressions and Operators
• Statements and Control Structures

Functions

• Function Definition
• Prototypes and Default Initializers
• Local and Static Variables
• Arguments and Return Values
• Call-By-Reference and Reference Types

Arrays and Pointers

• Array Definition and Access
• Strings and String Processing
• Pointers and Pointer Variables
• Dynamic Memory Allocation

Classes and Objects

• C++ Class Definition
• Object Instantiation
• Encapsulation and Interfaces
• Constructors and Destructors
• Dynamic Objects

Inheritance

• Single Inheritance Model
• Member Function Redefinition
• Scope Resolution Operator
• Inheritance Versus Composition
• Base Class Initialization

Polymorphism

• Interface Contracts
• Dynamic Binding with Virtual Functions
• Abstract Classes
• Virtual Destructors

Advanced C++ Topics

• Stream I/O Class Library
• Function and Operator Overloading
• The this Pointer

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

• Domain Analysis
• Use-Case Analysis
• Booch Design Notation