C++ Syllabus

Here is a detailed syllabus to guide learners in mastering C++. This curriculum is structured to take you from the basics to advanced concepts, including practical applications and coding exercises.

1. Introduction to C++

  • History and Evolution of C++
  • Features of C++
  • Applications of C++
  • Setting Up a Development Environment
  • Writing and Running Your First C++ Program

2. Basics of C++

  • Syntax and Structure of a C++ Program
  • Variables and Constants
    • Declaring and Initializing Variables
    • Constants and const Keyword
  • Data Types
    • Numeric, Character, Boolean, and String Data Types
  • Operators
    • Arithmetic, Assignment, Comparison, Logical, and Bitwise Operators

3. Input and Output

  • Using cin and cout for Input/Output
  • Formatting Output
  • String Manipulation with getline()

4. Control Statements

  • Conditional Statements
    • if, else if, and else
    • Ternary Operator (? :)
  • Switch Case Statements
  • Loops
    • for, while, and do-while Loops
    • Nested Loops
    • Break and Continue Statements

5. Functions

  • Defining and Calling Functions
  • Function Parameters and Return Values
  • Pass-by-Value vs. Pass-by-Reference
  • Function Overloading
  • Recursion

6. Arrays and Strings

  • Single-Dimensional Arrays
  • Multi-Dimensional Arrays
  • Arrays and Functions
  • String Handling in C++
    • String Concatenation, Length, and Access
    • Using the String Namespace

7. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

  • Introduction to OOP Concepts
    • Classes and Objects
    • Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, and Polymorphism
  • Access Specifiers (private, public, protected)
  • Constructors and Destructors
  • Method Overloading and Overriding
  • Static Members and Friend Functions

8. Advanced OOP Concepts

  • Inheritance
    • Single, Multiple, and Multilevel Inheritance
    • Virtual Base Classes
  • Polymorphism
    • Function Overriding
    • Virtual Functions and Pure Virtual Functions
  • Operator Overloading

9. Pointers and References

  • Introduction to Pointers
  • Pointer Arithmetic
  • new and delete Operators
  • Smart Pointers
  • References and Dereferencing

10. File Handling

  • File Input/Output Streams (fstream, ifstream, ofstream)
  • Reading and Writing Files
  • File Modes
  • Binary File Operations

11. Exception Handling

  • Try, Catch, and Throw Statements
  • Standard Exceptions in C++
  • Custom Exception Handling

12. Data Structures in C++

  • Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, and Queues
  • Trees and Graphs
  • Dynamic Memory Allocation

13. Standard Template Library (STL)

  • Overview of STL
  • Containers
    • Vectors, Lists, Deques, and Sets
  • Iterators
  • Algorithms
    • Sorting, Searching, and Manipulating Data
  • Maps and Multimaps

14. Advanced Topics

  • Templates
    • Function and Class Templates
  • Namespaces
  • Preprocessors and Macros
  • Lambda Expressions
  • Multithreading and Concurrency

15. Practical Applications and Projects

  • Building a Simple Calculator
  • Student Database Management System
  • File-Based Applications (e.g., Note Keeper)
  • Mini Projects
    • Banking System Simulation
    • Tic-Tac-Toe Game

16. C++ Libraries

  • Important Libraries in C++
    • iostream (Input/Output)
    • cmath (Mathematical Operations)
    • string (String Manipulation)
    • ctime (Date and Time)
    • algorithm (Sorting and Searching)
    • vector and map (STL Containers)

17. Real-Life Applications of C++

  • Use of C++ in Game Development
  • System Programming and Operating Systems
  • Embedded Systems and IoT
  • Financial Systems and Trading Algorithms

18. Revision and Practice

  • Common Coding Challenges
  • Frequently Asked Interview Questions
  • Competitive Programming Exercises

19. C++ Certification Preparation (Optional)

  • Popular Certifications for C++ Developers
    • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) C++ Certification
    • C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA)
  • Mock Tests and Study Resources

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