How to Program in C++ from Beginner to Professional

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome and Introduction

Lecture 1: C++ Course Introduction

Lecture 2: Getting Help and Support Learning C++

Lecture 3: Welcome to C++ and Meet Your Instructor

Lecture 4: Video Clarity and Optimization

Lecture 5: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Chapter 2: Software & Tools Overview

Lecture 1: Where Do I Write C++ Code? What is a Good IDE for C++?

Chapter 3: Setup and Tools on Windows

Lecture 1: Code::Blocks IDE Code Editor Setup on Windows

Lecture 2: Install Sublime Code Editor – Windows

Lecture 3: Install Atom Text Editor and Setup on Windows

Lecture 4: Install Notepad++ Text Editor on Windows

Lecture 5: Windows Command Prompt – Font Customizations

Chapter 4: Setup and Tools on a Mac

Lecture 1: Code::Blocks IDE Code Editor with Setup on Mac

Lecture 2: Code::Blocks Permissions Setup

Lecture 3: Code::Blocks on Mac – Plugins and Solving Crashing

Lecture 4: Sublime Text Editor with Setup on Mac

Lecture 5: Atom Text Editor with Setup on Mac

Chapter 5: Software & Tool Common Features & Functionality

Lecture 1: Create New C++ File in Code::Blocks

Lecture 2: Code::Blocks IDE Options & Settings

Lecture 3: Compile C++ Code in Sublime and Code::Blocks

Lecture 4: Code::Blocks Build & Run Errors – Virus Scanners

Chapter 6: Programming and C++ Language Essentials

Lecture 1: Includes

Lecture 2: Main Function – Where it Starts!

Lecture 3: Functions in C++ – Part 1

Lecture 4: Functions in C++ – Part 2

Lecture 5: Data Input and Output in C++ (Get and Return Data)

Lecture 6: Create a Hello World Program

Lecture 7: Operators in C++ – Nuts and Bolts

Lecture 8: Variables in C++ Part 1

Lecture 9: Variables in C++ Part 2

Lecture 10: C++ Constants

Lecture 11: C++ Constants – Part 2

Lecture 12: Overview: Includes, Namespaces & The Standard Library

Lecture 13: C++ Shell Program – This is a Template to use to Start and Build Your Programs!

Chapter 7: Data Types in C++

Lecture 1: String C++ Data Type

Lecture 2: Integer C++ Data Type

Lecture 3: Integer Data Type Recap

Lecture 4: bool C++ Data Type

Lecture 5: char C++ Data Type

Lecture 6: double C++ Data Type

Lecture 7: float C++ Data Type

Lecture 8: Write A Simple C++ Program

Lecture 9: Expand a Simple C++ Program to Obtain User Input

Chapter 8: Conditional Statements and Logic – If and Else Statements

Lecture 1: If Statements and Conditions

Lecture 2: Else Statements and Conditions

Lecture 3: Condition Operator Overview

Lecture 4: If and Else Condition Quick Recap Overview

Chapter 9: How Do I Get User Data Into My C++ Program and What Can I Do with It?

Lecture 1: Getting Data Into a C++ Program Part 1

Lecture 2: Getting Data Into a C++ Program Part 2 – Multiple Values

Lecture 3: Getting Data Into a C++ Program Part 3 – Data Manipulation

Lecture 4: Exercise A: Create a Program

Chapter 10: Arrays, Vectors and Collections in C++

Lecture 1: Arrays

Lecture 2: Vectors

Chapter 11: C++ Loops and Iterations – Iterate Code and Execute Logic

Lecture 1: Creating and Working with For Loops – Part 1

Lecture 2: Creating and Working with For Loop – Part 2

Lecture 3: Creating and Working with While Loops

Lecture 4: Creating and Working with Do While Loops

Lecture 5: Write a Simple Counter C++ Program

Chapter 12: Class and Struct Objects in C++

Lecture 1: What is a Member?

Lecture 2: C++ Classes – Part 1

Lecture 3: C++ Classes – Part 2 – Constructors

Lecture 4: C++ Classes – Part 3 – Destructors & Multiple Constructors

Lecture 5: C++ Classes – Overview

Lecture 6: C++ Structs – Data Structures

Lecture 7: Public, Private and Protected – Is There a Difference?

Lecture 8: Write a Simple C++ Program Using Classes

Chapter 13: Common Errors, Error Handling, Debugging and Troubleshooting in C++

Lecture 1: Common C++ Errors for Beginners – Watch Out!

Lecture 2: C++ Compile and Runtime Errors – There Is A Difference

Lecture 3: Try and Catch Blocks and Handling Exceptions

Chapter 14: Make Files and Automated Builds

Lecture 1: Creating a C++ Makefile

Lecture 2: C++ Makefile with Debug Information

Chapter 15: General Programming Concepts

Lecture 1: C++ Code Scope and Code Blocks – Where Code Lives

Chapter 16: Best Coding Practices for C++ Developers – Be Professional

Lecture 1: What is Refactoring?

Lecture 2: Indenting C++ Code to Keep It Clean and Readable

Lecture 3: Proper Naming In C++ – What's the Big Deal About a Name?

Lecture 4: Commenting C++ Code and the Importance of It – Who's Next?

Chapter 17: Going Paid Professional & the Next Steps to C++ Experience

Lecture 1: Going Professional – Seeking Experience

Lecture 2: Considerations for Professional Work

Chapter 18: The Challenge – Benchmarking Skills Developed and Knowledge Learned

Lecture 1: Exercise Final: Create a Program Using Classes