C++ Syllabus
Introduction
The W3Schools C++ Tutorial is comprehensive and beginner-friendly.
It will give you a fundamental knowledge of C++.
It is designed for beginners and requires no prior experience with programming.
The content has been carefully made to be bite-sized, simple, and easy to understand.
The content has been proven by millions of users over the years. It is updated and improved frequently.
The syllabus outline and its sequence are structured so you can learn C++ step by step, from the introduction to creating your first application with C++.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what C++ is and why it is used.
- Use cout to print text and cin for user input.
- Create and use variables with different data types.
- Use if statements and loops like for and while.
- Write functions and use arrays.
- Work with C++ strings.
- Understand basic object-oriented concepts like classes and objects.
- Identify errors and debug your code.
- Write and run C++ programs.
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Which Subjects Are C++ Relevant For?
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Computer Science:
C++ is used to teach programming concepts, algorithms, and software development. -
Mathematics:
C++ can be used for algorithms and solving math problems. -
Engineering:
C++ is useful for building programs that help with engineering projects, like robots and machines. -
Physics:
C++ is used for running simulations and solving equations in physics. -
Game Development and Graphics:
C++ is used to create games and animations. -
Robotics:
C++ can be used to program robots to move and react to their environment. -
Information Technology (IT):
C++ is used to understand how software communicates to hardware and how systems work. - C++ in general can help to learn problem-solving, logic, and programming.
Activities
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Overview of the Modules
- C++ Introduction
- C++ Get Started
- C++ Syntax
- C++ Output
- C++ Comments
- C++ Variables
- C++ User Input
- C++ Data Types
- C++ Operators
- C++ Strings
- C++ Math
- C++ Booleans
- C++ If...Else (Conditions)
- C++ Switch
- C++ While Loop
- C++ For Loop
- C++ Break/Continue
- C++ Arrays
- C++ Structures
- C++ Enums
- C++ References
- C++ Pointers
- C++ Functions
- C++ Function Parameters
- C++ Function Overloading
- C++ Scope
- C++ Recursion
- C++ OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)
- C++ Classes/Objects
- C++ Class Methods
- C++ Constructors
- C++ Access Specifiers
- C++ Encapsulation
- C++ Inheritance
- C++ Polymorphism
- C++ Files
- C++ Exceptions
- C++ Date
- C++ Data Structures and STL
- C++ Vectors
- C++ List
- C++ Stacks
- C++ Queues
- C++ Deque
- C++ Sets
- C++ Maps
- C++ Iterators
- C++ Algorithms
Sandbox and Lab Environment
C++, like any other coding language, is best learned by working hands-on with code.
Easily try code with our "Try it Yourself" editor.
Here, you can edit C++ code and view the result:
Example
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
cout << "Hello World!";
return 0;
}
Try it Yourself »
C++ Certification
W3Schools offers an end-of-pathway certification program.
Here you can take exams to get certified.
The C++ exam is a test that summarizes the W3Schools C++ syllabus.
After passing the exam you get the "Certified C++ Developer" Certification.
There are two different types of certifications:
- Non-adaptive
- Adaptive
The non-adaptive is pass or no pass.
The adaptive certification is adaptive and graded; students will get a grade from intermediate, advanced to professional.
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