C++ Programming Basics
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to C++
2. Why Choose C++?
3. Setting Up Your Environment
4. Syntax and Basic Concepts
5. Control Flow
6. Learning Path
7. Practice Exercises
Introduction to C++
C++ is a powerful, general-purpose programming language created by Bjarne Stroustrup as an extension of the C
programming language. It's widely used in:
Game Development
System Programming
Application Software
High-Performance Applications
Operating Systems
Why Choose C++?
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Supports classes and objects
Inheritance and polymorphism
Encapsulation and data abstraction
Reusable code components
Speed and Performance
Direct hardware manipulation
Close to machine language
Minimal runtime overhead
Efficient memory management
Flexibility
Multi-paradigm programming
Template programming
STL (Standard Template Library)
Rich library support
Setting Up Your Environment
Recommended IDEs
1. Visual Studio Code
Lightweight
Extensive extensions
Cross-platform
2. Dev-C++
Beginner-friendly
Simple interface
Built-in compiler
3. CodeBlocks
Open-source
Cross-platform
Good for beginners
Online Compilers
repl.it
OnlineGDB
Programiz C++ Compiler
Syntax and Basic Concepts
Basic Program Structure
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
// Your code here
return 0;
}
Input/Output
// Output
cout << "Hello World!" << endl;
// Input
int number;
cin >> number;
Data Types
1. Primitive Types
int (-2147483648 to 2147483647)
float (7 decimal digits)
double (15 decimal digits)
char (single character)
bool (true/false)
2. Type Modifiers
short
long
unsigned
signed
Operators
1. Arithmetic
Addition (+)
Subtraction (-)
Multiplication (*)
Division (/)
Modulus (%)
2. Relational
Equal to (==)
Not equal to (!=)
Greater than (>)
Less than (<)
3. Logical
AND (&&)
OR (||)
NOT (!)
Control Flow
Conditional Statements
// If-else
if (condition) {
// code
} else if (condition) {
// code
} else {
// code
}
// Switch
switch (variable) {
case value1:
// code
break;
default:
// code
}
Loops
// For loop
for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
// code
}
// While loop
while (condition) {
// code
}
// Do-while loop
do {
// code
} while (condition);
Learning Path
1. Master the Basics
Start with simple console applications
Practice with basic arithmetic operations
Understand type conversion
2. Problem-Solving Approach
Break problems into smaller parts
Plan before coding
Test with different inputs
3. Online Resources
GeeksforGeeks
Codecademy
W3Schools
LeetCode
HackerRank
Practice Exercises
1. Number Operations
// Find largest of three numbers
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
int a, b, c;
cout << "Enter three numbers: ";
cin >> a >> b >> c;
int largest = (a > b) ? ((a > c) ? a : c) : ((b > c) ? b : c);
cout << "Largest number is: " << largest;
return 0;
}
2. Loop Practice
// Multiplication table
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
int n;
cout << "Enter a number: ";
cin >> n;
for(int i = 1; i <= 10; i++) {
cout << n << " x " << i << " = " << (n*i) << endl;
}
return 0;
}
Additional Exercises
1. Create a simple calculator
2. Check if a number is prime
3. Print different patterns using loops
4. Generate Fibonacci series
5. Convert temperature (Celsius to Fahrenheit)
6. Find factorial of a number
7. Check if a string is palindrome
8. Count vowels and consonants in a string
Tips for Success
Code daily
Start with simple programs
Learn from errors
Practice debugging
Join coding communities
Participate in coding challenges
Comment your code
Follow proper indentation
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