Who Should Attend

Programmers and technical managers who are building object-oriented applications using C++. Class participants must have a good working knowledge of the C programming language.

Prerequisites

C Fundamentals (ES0510) or equivalent knowledge.
Introduction to Object-Oriented Concepts (ES0440) or equivalent knowledge.

What you will learn

This course provides an overview of the C++ programming language by viewing C++ as an extension to the C programming language. C++ syntax, control flow, and operators are presented in this context. Major enhancements to the C language which support the object-oriented paradigm are covered in detail. After completing this course, participants will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Develop simple C++ programs
• Use C++ operators and friend functions
• Understand and use existing C++ classes
• Create new classes
• Create class hierarchies
• Incorporate Inheritance into programs

Course Outline

1. Object-Oriented Programming
• Object-oriented problem solving
• Objects and encapsulation
• Inheritance
• Issues in OO programming (Identifying appropriate classes, Appropriate design of inheritance, Choosing appropriate classes from libraries)
2. C++ Viewed as an Extension to C
• Small enhancements to C -- syntax and other conveniences
• Major enhancements to C -- object-oriented extensions
3. General Features of C++
• Comments, constants, operators, pass by-reference, pointers, CONST, enumeration types, type conversion
4. Functions in C++
• In-line functions, overloading function names, default arguments, unspecified number of arguments, pointers to functions
5. Introduction to Classes in C++
• Data encapsulation and data hiding
• Struct vs. class
• Self-reference in classes
• Constructors and destructors
• Member functions
6. Arrays, Pointers, and References
• Arrays
• Pointers
• Strings
• Reference types
7. Operators and Friends
• Overloading of operators
• Friend functions and operations
• Typical classes found in libraries
• Examples
• Exercise
8. Streams, Files, and Input/Output
9. Examples
10. Summary

Hands-on Workshops

• Using general features of C++
• Using class libraries
• Creating new classes
• Using inheritance concepts
• Using functions in C++

Course Duration

Two (2) days

Course Schedule

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Course Materials

• Comprehensive course workbook/summary
• Course certificate of completion