C++ Programming Roadmap for BCA Beginners
Phase 1: Basics (Week 1-2)
Goal: Learn syntax, basic structure, and input/output in C++.
Topics:
- History of C++ and basic setup
- Structure of a C++ program
- cin, cout, and data types
- Operators and expressions
Practice Ideas:
- Create a basic 'Hello World' program
- Simple arithmetic calculator
- Input name and age and display
Phase 2: Control & Loops (Week 3-4)
Goal: Control program flow using conditions and loops.
Topics:
- if-else, switch-case
- Loops: for, while, do-while
- Break and continue
Practice Ideas:
- Check leap year
- Number patterns
- Simple menu-based program
Phase 3: Arrays, Functions (Week 5-6)
Goal: Handle data in collections and reuse code with functions.
Topics:
- 1D and 2D arrays
- Functions: definition, call by value/reference
- Function overloading (basic)
Practice Ideas:
- Max/min from array
- Matrix addition
- Function-based calculator
Phase 4: OOP & File Handling (Week 7-10)
Goal: Understand basic object-oriented programming and file operations.
Topics:
- Classes and Objects
- Constructors and Destructors
- File Handling (fstream)
Practice Ideas:
- Student record using class
- File read/write for contacts