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Learn Object-Oriented Programming in C++

Delve into Object-Oriented Programming in C++ and discover key concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism to create efficient, reusable, and secure code through hands-on challenges.

Intermediate

67 Lessons

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63 Playgrounds

11 Challenges

8 Quizzes

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Course Overview

Object-oriented programming (OOP) has been around for decades. If you have a basic understanding of C++ and are interested in leveling up your skills, this class will help you do just that. Starting with an overview of the basics, you’ll dive into understanding the time-honored technique for implementing complex applications using user-defined classes. Followed up by discussing classes and objects, and then building up to the high-level topics including inheritance and polymorphism. Throughout the cours...Show More

Course Content

Introduction

4 Lessons

Get familiar with OOP principles, C++ object-oriented features, and its comparison with Java and C#.

What is OOP?

C++ as Object Oriented Language

C++ vs Java vs C#

Quiz

Functions

9 Lessons

Get started with writing and utilizing functions in C++ for modular, efficient code.

What is a Function?

Creating a Function

Arguments and Function Scope

Overloading Functions

Quiz

Challenge 1: Sum of All Odd Integers in an Array

Challenge 2: Find the Second Minimum in an Array

Challenge 3: Square Numbers and Return their Sum

Challenge 4: Overload the Square Sum Function

Pointers

8 Lessons

Work your way through using pointers for memory management, dynamic allocation, and function arguments.

Variable Addresses in the Stack

What are Pointers?

Pointers and Dynamic Memory

Passing Pointers as Arguments

Pointer Arithmetic

Quiz

Challenge 1: Halving a Number

Challenge 2: Swap Values

Classes

13 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of creating and managing classes, encapsulation, and constructors in C++.

Class Member Functions

Challenge 1: Calculating Perimeter and Area of a Rectangle

Challenge 2: Calculate Student's Total Marks

Challenge 3: Implement a Calculator Class

Challenge 4: Calculate Distance Between Points

OOP in C++ Exam 1

Assessment

Data Hiding

6 Lessons

Take a closer look at data hiding, encapsulation, and abstraction principles in C++.

What is Data Hiding?

Encapsulation

Abstraction in Classes

Abstraction in Header Files

Quiz

Challenge 1: Rearranging a Class

Inheritance

14 Lessons

See how inheritance in C++ promotes code reuse, organization, and extending functionality.

What is Inheritance?

Base Class and Derived Class

Base Class Constructor and Destructor

Function Overriding

Modes of Inheritance

Types of Inheritance

Multi-level Inheritance

The Diamond Problem

Advantages of Inheritance

Quiz

Challenge 1: Implement the Derived Class

Challenge 2: Implement an Animal Class

Challenge 3: Implement a Father Class

Challenge 4: Implement Derived Class to Calculate Min/Max/Mean

Polymorphism

7 Lessons

Build on polymorphism in C++ with virtual functions, overriding, and implementing classes.

What is Polymorphism?

Overriding

Virtual Member Functions

Pure Virtual Member Functions

Quiz

Challenge 1: Implement an Account Class Using Virtual Functions

Challenge 2: Implement a Class Using Pure Virtual Functions

Composition, Aggregation and Association

6 Lessons

Step through understanding composition, aggregation, and association in class interactions.

OOP in C++ Exam 2

Assessment

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