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Learn C++: The Complete Course for Beginners

Learn C++ from scratch with practical lessons, relatable analogies, and interactive exercises. Gain hands-on experience to confidently write your own applications.

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If you're a beginner and want to learn C++ to start your coding journey, you're in the right place. This comprehensive course starts from the absolute basics and gradually builds up to exciting real-life coding projects. The emphasis throughout is on practical lessons and analogies that you can relate to. As you learn, you'll work your way through dozens of coding exercises that you can run from right inside your browser. By the time you're done, you'll have a strong grasp of C++, one of the most in-demand programming languages in the world. You'll have gotten plenty of hands-on practice and will be able to confidently write your own applications.

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TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Variables

Operators

Conditional Statements

Loops

Functions

Recursion

Arrays

Pointers

Structures

Data types

Content

159 Lessons2 Projects67 Quizzes1 Assessment33 Challenges

Introduction

5 Lessons

Get familiar with C++ basics, history, programming terminologies, and its applications.

Who Should Take This Course?

Terminologies Related to Programming

A Bit About C++

The History of C++

Why Use C++?

Getting Started

8 Lessons

Look at creating basic C++ programs with foundational concepts like output, comments, and formatting.

Your First C++ Program

Printing Styles

C++ Comments

Challenge: Display Text on the Console

Solution Review: Display Text on the Console

Challenge: Display a Right-Angle Triangle

Solution Review: Display a Right-Angle Triangle

Quiz

Variables and Constants

9 Lessons

Explore C++ variables, identifiers, constants, initialization challenges, and value-swapping techniques.

Data Types and Input

9 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of C++ data types, type-casting, strings, and user input.

Operators

14 Lessons

Dig into the various operators in C++ and how they manipulate operands.

Conditional Statements

13 Lessons

Follow the process of utilizing various conditional statements in C++ with examples and challenges.

Loops

17 Lessons

Master the steps to efficiently use various loops in C++, including challenges and solutions.

Functions

16 Lessons

Learn how to use C++ functions, including declarations, definitions, calls, and parameter handling.

Recursion

11 Lessons

Unpack the core of recursion, its applications in factorials, power calculations, digits, and Fibonacci series.

10.

Arrays

17 Lessons

Master the steps to handle arrays, create and manipulate multiple dimensions, and solve complex array-based challenges.

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Pointers

11 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of memory, variables, and using pointers for practical exercises.

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Dynamic Memory Allocation

9 Lessons

Solve problems in dynamic memory allocation, handling with `new` and `delete` operators, and dynamic arrays.

13.

Structures

14 Lessons

Focus on utilizing and managing structures for efficient data organization, manipulation, and problem-solving in C++.

Mini Project 1: Grayscale to Binary Image

Project

Mini Project 2: Hangman Game

Project

14.

Mini Projects Solution

2 Lessons

Master the steps to solve image processing and create an interactive guessing game in C++.

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Conclusion

1 Lessons

Get familiar with continuing your C++ journey with advanced topics and consistent practice.

16.

Appendix

3 Lessons

Unpack the core of a C++ "Hello World!" program, compilation process, and keywords.

C++ Exam

Assessment

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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Personalized Interview Prep

Skip the LeetCode grind with a custom roadmap that adapts to your goals. Hands-on practice for Coding Interviews, System Design, and more.

Mock Interviews

Test your skills in a simulated interview setting. Receive personalized feedback based on your performance. Available for Coding Interviews, System Design, and more.

AI Prompt

Build prompt engineering skills. Practice implementing AI-informed solutions.

Code Feedback

Evaluate and debug your code with the click of a button. Get real-time feedback on test cases, including time and space complexity of your solutions.

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AI Code Mentor

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