C++ for Non-C Programmers

Course Number:  634-JK
Recommended Duration:  5 days

Intended Audience
Programmers needing to create or maintain programs using the C++ language.

Course Overview
Experienced programmers learn to create, modify, and test C++ programs.  There are fifteen machine exercises.  Exercises may be performed using text editor and any available C++ compiler.  Upon request, IDE's like Visual Studio may be used.

Objectives
C++ has become the language of choice in network and many other environments.  Programmers will learn the syntax of the C++ language, basic object-oriented concepts, and common techniques.  Numerous hands-on exercises familiarize students with techniques for programming, object-orientation, and problem-solving using the C++ language.

Prerequisites
Programming experience is required.  Programming experience with a third-generation language (COBOL, PL/I, C, etc…) is extremely useful.  No prior knowledge of the C language is required.

Topics

• C++ syntax (ANSI/ISO standard)

• Fundamental C++ programming constructs

• Arithmetic, looping, and conditional logic

• Stream I/O (cin and cout)

• Object-oriented benefits and features

• Classes and Objects

• Encapsulation

• Declaration, Definition, and Instantiation

• Function and Operator Overloading

• Inheritance

• File I/O

• Pointers and References

• Constructor and Destructor functions

• Polymorphism