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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.

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Table of Contents (9 chapters)
C++ Fundamentals
C++ Fundamentals
Preface
Preface
Free Chapter
1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Introduction
The C++ Compilation Model
Built-in Data Types
Pointers and References
Control Flow Statements
The try-catch block
Arrays
Summary
2
Functions
Functions
Introduction
Function Declaration and Definition
Local and Global Variables
Passing Arguments and Returning Values
Working with const References or r-value References
Const Parameters and Default Arguments
Default Arguments
Namespaces
Function Overloading
Summary
3
Classes
Classes
Introduction
Declaring and Defining a Class
Member Functions
Constructors and Destructors
Resource Acquisition Is Initialization
Nested Class Declarations
Friend Specifier
Copy Constructors and Assignment Operators
Operator Overloading
Introducing Functors
Summary
4
Generic Programming and Templates
Generic Programming and Templates
Introduction
Templates
Defining Function and Class Templates
Non-Type Template Parameters
Making Templates Easier to Use
Being Generic in Templates
Variadic Templates
Writing Easy-to-Read Templates
Summary
5
Standard Library Containers and Algorithms
Standard Library Containers and Algorithms
Introduction
Sequence Containers
Associative Containers
Unordered Containers
Container Adaptors
Unconventional Containers
std::optional
std::variant
Iterators
Algorithms Provided by the C++ Standard Template Library
Summary
6
Object-Oriented Programming
Object-Oriented Programming
Introduction
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Virtual Methods
Interfaces in C++
Dynamic Memory
Safe and Easy Dynamic Memory
Summary
7
Appendix
Appendix
Lesson 1: Getting Started
Lesson 2: Functions
Lesson 3: Classes
Lesson 04: Generic Programming and Templates
Lesson 5: Standard Library Containers and Algorithms
Lesson 6: Object-Oriented Programming

C++ Fundamentals

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Author: Antonio Mallia and Francesco Zoffoli

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First Published: March 2019

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ISBN: 978-1-78980-149-1

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