Master the C and C++ programming language with easy to understand examples

This course is an introduction to the C and C++ programming language. The C programming language has spurred many language developments since its invention by Dennis Ritchie in the early 1970s. Many modern programming languages owe their syntax to C. C is still a very popular programming language after over 40 years. C++ is based on C, but extends the language with features such as function templates, namespaces, and (of course) classes.

In this course, we'll explore the C and C++ programming language. We'll start with data types of C, then quickly dispel the mystery (and fright) that surrounds C's most powerful element, the pointer. Understanding pointers first allows us to grasp the underlying nature of arrays and structs, parameters passed by reference, and many other things hidden by other languages but exposed in C.

Then we will move to streams in C++ , which simplify input and output a great deal.

Here's a brief list of what you'll learn:

C Topics :

Data types and operators
Pointers and arrays
Command line arguments
Decisions and loops
Functions
Structures
The stack vs. the heap, and dynamic allocation
C++ Topics :

Primitive data types and variables
How to create and use namespaces
Basic I/O in C++ using streams
File input and output using streams
Function templates - a look at writing generic code
Classes and objects
Constructors and Destructors
Inheritance (Single and Multiple)
If you've been thinking about learning C and C++, then this course is a good first step.