Introduction to Programming - C++

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Introduction to Programming - C++

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ACE Approved 2023

In our Introduction to Programming online course, choose one of three programming languages you want to learn C++, Python, or Java. Regardless of which language you select, you will also learn about the core computer science concepts of variables, branching, loops, arrays/lists, and functions/methods.

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What You'll Learn

Use standard input and output, and understand common syntax errors

Declare and initialize variables with valid identifiers

Develop programs that branch based on user input

Combine loops and arrays/lists, and develop programs with multiple arrays/lists

Write a function/method, then return from a function/method and parameterize a function

Initialize class variables with class constructor

Create derived and abstract classes

Write a recursive function

Use binary search, O notation, and algorithm analysis

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CS101

Introduction to Programming in C++

Intro to Programming teaches you object-oriented programming, covers use pointers and streams, and provides a variety of good coding practices, including iterative development, code formatting, and variable naming schemes.

It is suggested, though not required, that students take Pre-Calculus or its equivalent before enrolling in Introduction to Programming in C++.

Topic	Subtopics
Introduction to Programming in C++	Programming (general) Programming basic Comments and whitespace Errors and warnings Computers and programs (general) Computer tour Language history Problem solving Problem solving Why whitespace matters C++ example: Salary calculation C++ example: Married-couple names
Variables and Expressions	Variables and assignments (general) Variables (int) Identifiers Arithmetic expressions (general) Arithmetic expressions (int) Example: Health data Floating-point numbers (double) Scientific notation for floating point literals Constant variables Using math functions Integer division and modulo Type conversions Binary Characters Strings Integer overflow Numeric data types Unsigned Random numbers Debugging Auto (since C++11) Style guidelines C++ example: Salary calculation with variables C++ example: Married-couple names with variables
Branches	If-else branches (general) If-else More if-else Equality and relational operators Detecting ranges (general) Detecting ranges with if-else statements Logical operators Order of evaluation Example: Toll calculation Switch statements Boolean data type String comparisons String access operations Character operations More string operations Conditional expressions Floating-point comparison Short circuit evaluation C++ example: Salary calculation with branches C++ example: Search for name using branches
Loops	Loops (general) While loops More while examples For loops More for loop examples Loops and strings Nested loops Developing programs incrementally Break and continue Variable name scope Enumerations C++ example: Salary calculation with loops C++ example: Domain name validation with loops
Arrays / Vectors	Array concept (general) Vectors Array iteration drill Iterating through vectors Multiple vectors Vector resize Vector push_back Loop-modifying or copying/comparing vectors Swapping two variables (General) Debugging example: Reversing a vector Arrays vs. vectors Two-dimensional arrays Char arrays / C strings String library functions Char library functions: ctype C++ example: Annual salary tax rate calculation with vectors C++ example: Domain name validation with vectors
User-Defined Functions	User-defined function basics Return Reasons for defining functions Functions with branches/loops Unit testing (functions) How functions work Functions: Common errors Pass by reference Functions with string/vector parameters Functions with C string parameters Scope of variable/function definitions Default parameter values Function name overloading Parameter error checking Preprocessor and include Separate files C++ example: Salary calculation with functions C++ example: Domain name validation with functions
Objects and Classes/td>	Objects: Introduction Using a class Defining a class Inline member functions Mutators, accessors, and private helpers Initialization and constructors Classes and vectors/classes Separate files for classes Choosing classes to create Unit testing (classes) Constructor overloading Constructor initializer lists The ‘this’ implicit parameter Operator overloading Overloading comparison operators Vector ADT Namespaces Static data members and functions C++ example: Salary calculation with classes C++ example: Domain name availability with classes
Pointers	Why pointers? Pointer basics Operators: new, delete, and -> String functions with pointers A first linked list Memory regions: Heap/Stack Destructors Memory leaks Copy constructors Copy assignment operator Rule of three C++ example: Employee list using vectors
Streams	Output and input streams Output formatting Input string stream Output string stream File input File output C++ example: Parsing and validating input files C++ example: Saving and retrieving program data Overloading stream operators
Inheritance	Derived classes Access by members of derived classes Overriding member functions Polymorphism and virtual member functions Abstract classes: Introduction (generic) Abstract classes Is-a versus has-a relationships UML C++ example: Employees and overriding class functions C++ example: Employees using an abstract class
Recursion	Recursion: Introduction Recursive functions Recursive algorithm: Search Adding output statements for debugging Creating a recursive function Recursive math functions Recursive exploration of all possibilities Stack overflow C++ example: Recursively output permutations
Exceptions	Exception basics Exceptions with functions Multiple handlers C++ example: Generate number format exception
Templates	Function templates Class templates C++ example: Map values using a function template Containers Range-based for loop List Pair Map Set Queue Deque find() function sort() function
Searching and Sorting Algorithms	Searching and algorithms Binary search O notation Algorithm analysis Sorting: Introduction Selection sort Insertion sort Quicksort Merge sort

Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.

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