C++ From Zero To Hero - A Beginner Programming C++ Course

From beginner to advanced. Learn C++ and start your career in programming and C++ learning from a pro programmer

What you'll learn

A detailed introduction to the fundamentals of programming and C++

This course requires no past experience with programming and C++. All contents of the course are thoroughly explained with detail.

Learn and utilize the core concepts of C++, starting from basic concepts and building our way to more complex material as the course progresses

Explore the world of object-oriented programming (OOP) and the many benefits it provides

Gain highly transferable skills that can be applied to other parts of the computing world

Through examples and detailed explanations, understand how efficient C++ programs are written from scratch

Explore various debugging methods to quickly track down issues that may exist in your programs

Students will be encouraged to write their own code through assignments and tasks given in lectures to put the material learnt to practise

Requirements

No programming or C++ experience needed. The course is made for complete beginners.

A computer that can run Visual Studio (or an integrated development environment of your choice)

Description

A C++ programming beginner course teaching you the core concepts of C++ from beginner to advanced.No prior programming knowledge is required to join the course as it is made for complete beginners.The course will introduce you to the fundamentals of C++ in detail and slowly build to more advanced concepts of C++.Lectures have a straight-to-the-point approach and fast-paced style, whilst including thorough explanations of materials taught and examples to ensure you can keep up with the structure of the course.Programming is all about practice and with that in mind, assignments, exercises, and tests are given out to students to complete and put their knowledge to the test. There is no pressure or time limit for the tests and are not included to encourage students to practice and write code themselves.By the end of the course, students will have various small programs written with the guidance of the instructor and by themselves which they can build upon as their own.Who is the instructor?My name is Nate and I have been working with C++ for about a decade now. My profession (Game developer/Game programmer) involves working closely with the C++ language to build large-scale projects for games, tools, plugins, etc. I use C++ on a daily basis and have gained a deeper understanding of how the language works, what should be used when writing code, and what software companies look for when hiring new programmers.I have been teaching programming and game development both in person and online for the past two years.My style of teaching is straight-to-the-point fast-paced lectures as I hate people's time, using many examples and external documentation to give students as many resources as I can to speed up their learning journey.I make myself always available to answer questions and discuss with students. What is included in the course?The topics and material of lectures for the course were carefully chosen based on what's most commonly used in the industry and what skills and knowledge software companies are looking for in new programmers during the hiring stage. The material will give students a strong fundamental knowledge of C++, exploring various concepts commonly used when using the language, and a look into more advanced usages of the language.The course includes 45 lectures, 6 assignments, and 2 tests. Each lecture discusses a new topic that is explained in detail and with many examples. Assignments and tests are only included to ensure you get the necessary practice to be a confident programmer. They are not meant to stress you in any way, nor are they going to be graded (there is no pass/failed). Why C++?Efficiency: C++ excels in performance, offering efficient memory manipulation for faster, resource-optimized programs.Control: Developers have unprecedented control over hardware, making it ideal for speed-critical applications.Cross-Platform Flexibility: C++ facilitates seamless cross-platform development.Universal Language: Known as a "general-purpose" language, C++ handles a wide spectrum of programming tasks.Modularity: Supporting Object-Oriented Programming, C++ fosters modular and organized code structures.C++ evolves with modern demands, ensuring relevance and adaptability for years to come.Career Catalyst: C++ proficiency is a sought-after skill, unlocking diverse job opportunities and career advancement.Real-World Applications:Gaming Development: C++ is the backbone of the gaming industry, powering popular titles and delivering immersive experiences.Web Browsers: Many browsers, including Chrome and Firefox, rely on C++ for their core functionalities.Embedded Systems: C++ is a key player in embedded systems, driving the functionality of devices like smart appliances and IoT devices.System Software: Operating systems and system-level software often leverage C++ for its efficiency and control.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the basics

Lecture 1 Why learn C++?

Lecture 2 Setting up and customizing VisualStudio

Lecture 3 First steps - What are Variables?

Lecture 4 Input and output - Writing our first C++ program

Lecture 5 Build-In Operators - Let's do some math calculations

Lecture 6 Condition Statements - Making things more interesing

Lecture 7 Condition Statements 2 - A deeper look into condition statements

Lecture 8 Switch Statement - An alternative conditional statement

Lecture 9 Recap of Section 1 - Summarizing everything learnt in Section 1

Lecture 10 Using what we have learnt thus far - A practical example

Section 2: Learning core functionalities of C++

Lecture 11 Loops - How to use for loops

Lecture 12 Understanding scopes - How does the work scope in C++

Lecture 13 While Loop - Understanding the while loops

Lecture 14 Do while - Looping over loops

Lecture 15 What are Data structures? - An introduction to data structures and arrays

Lecture 16 The Queue - Learning more about data structures

Lecture 17 The Stack - Let's play cards

Lecture 18 Vector - An all-purpose data structure

Lecture 19 Recap of Section 3 - Summarizing everything learnt in Section 3

Lecture 20 Example Programming Task

Section 3: The essence of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming

Lecture 21 What are functions and why you MUST use them

Lecture 22 More functions - A deeper look into how to use functions

Lecture 23 Polishing our function knowledge

Lecture 24 Struct - Let's learn all about structs

Lecture 25 Functionality within structs - Using Constructors and Destructors

Lecture 26 Applying structs to our examples - Putting our knowledge to use

Lecture 27 Classes - The essence of C++

Lecture 28 Getters and Setters - Common functions used within classes

Lecture 29 Class Inheritance - Reusing functionality through inheritance

Lecture 30 Recap 3

Section 4: Understanding how C++ works behind the scenes

Lecture 31 Head and Sources - The different files available in C++

Lecture 32 Include - An introduction to macros

Lecture 33 Compiling - What happens when we run our code?

Lecture 34 Debugging - Looking behind the scenes of our programs

Lecture 35 Expections - Gotta catch em all

Lecture 36 Controlling the flow- Ways to adjust the flow of code

Lecture 37 Const - The importance of using the const keyword

Lecture 38 Using namespace (std) - What are namespaces

Lecture 39 Recap 4

Section 5: A deeper look into C++

Lecture 40 Enum - Provide clarity and readibility to data with Enums

Lecture 41 Random Numbers - Let's randomize things up

Lecture 42 Files - Utilizing files in our code

Lecture 43 Multi-dimensional arrays - Extending our array knowledge to another dimension

Lecture 44 Nested loops - Loops in loops in loops

Lecture 45 Pointers - Managing memory address through pointers

Lecture 46 Recap 5

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