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C++ Fundamentals

By : Antonio Mallia, Francesco Zoffoli
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C++ Fundamentals

By: Antonio Mallia, Francesco Zoffoli

Overview of this book

C++ Fundamentals begins by introducing you to the C++ compilation model and syntax. You will then study data types, variable declaration, scope, and control flow statements. With the help of this book, you'll be able to compile fully working C++ code and understand how variables, references, and pointers can be used to manipulate the state of the program. Next, you will explore functions and classes — the features that C++ offers to organize a program — and use them to solve more complex problems. You will also understand common pitfalls and modern best practices, especially the ones that diverge from the C++98 guidelines. As you advance through the chapters, you'll study the advantages of generic programming and write your own templates to make generic algorithms that work with any type. This C++ book will guide you in fully exploiting standard containers and algorithms, understanding how to pick the appropriate one for each problem. By the end of this book, you will not only be able to write efficient code but also be equipped to improve the readability, performance, and maintainability of your programs.
Table of Contents (9 chapters)
C++ Fundamentals
Preface

Introduction


In the previous chapter, we saw how we can use functions to combine basic operations into units with a clear meaning. Additionally, in the first chapter, we saw how, in C++, we can store data in basic types, such as integers, chars, and floats.

In this chapter, we will be covering how to define and declare classes and how to access member functions of a class. We will explore what member and friend functions are and how to use each in a program. Later in the chapter, we will look at how constructors and destructors work. At the end of the chapter, we will explore functors and how you can use them in your programs.