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Gain insights into C++ through engaging puzzles. Delve into writing robust code, understanding pitfalls, and enhancing problem-solving skills. Discover a deeper appreciation for C++'s capabilities.

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C++, a powerful and versatile programming language, remains a cornerstone of software development. With its broad applications and continuous evolution, mastering C++ opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the tech industry. This course is designed to challenge your C++ knowledge through intriguing puzzles. By exploring the language’s intricacies and potential pitfalls, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms. Each puzzle will test your problem-solving skills and abi...Show More

C++, a powerful and versatile programming language, remains a cornerstone of software development. With its broad applications a...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of core concepts like constructors, destructors, memory management, and template metaprogramming

The ability to analyze complex C++ code and identify potential issues

Hands-on experience writing more efficient, reliable, and maintainable C++ programs

Familiarity with the language’s hidden depths and its unique capabilities

An understanding of core concepts like constructors, destructors, memory management, and template metaprogramming

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54 Lessons23 Quizzes

1.

Before We Begin

2 Lessons

Step through 25 C++ challenges to enhance your understanding and problem-solving skills.

Why This Course?

The Structure of the Puzzles

2.

Puzzles

50 Lessons

Unpack the core of C++ code behavior through engaging puzzles, discussions, and collaborative quizzes.

How Many Degrees?

Discussion: How Many Degrees?

Discussion: String Theory

Hack the Planet!

Discussion: Hack the Planet!

Discussion: Going Global

A Destructive Relationship

Discussion: A Destructive Relationship

Who’s Up First?

Discussion: Who’s Up First?

All Good Things Must Come to an End

Discussion: All Good Things Must Come to an End

Discussion: Will It Move?

Counting Copies

Discussion: Counting Copies

A Strange Assignment

Discussion: A Strange Assignment

What’s the Time of Death?

Discussion: What’s the Time of Death?

Discussion: A False Start

A Constant Struggle

Discussion: A Constant Struggle

Aristotle’s Sum of Parts

Discussion: Aristotle’s Sum of Parts

Back from the Future

Discussion: Back from the Future

An Overloaded Container

Discussion: An Overloaded Container

Discussion: A Strong Point

Discussion: Moving Out

A Little Sum Thing

Discussion: A Little Sum Thing

Monsters on the Move

Discussion: Monsters on the Move

Sizing Up Some Characters

Discussion: Sizing Up Some Characters

The Phantom Spaceship

Discussion: The Phantom Spaceship

Off to a Good Start

Discussion: Off to a Good Start

A Specialized String Theory

Discussion: A Specialized String Theory

Weakly Typed, Strongly Puzzling

Discussion: Weakly Typed, Strongly Puzzling

3.

Wrapping Up

1 Lessons

Explore ongoing learning in C++ and advanced topics. Congratulations on completing the course!

4.

Appendix

1 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of C++ concepts with detailed resources and explanations.

Further Reading

Certificate of Completion

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