Programming is the process of creating a set of instructions that tell a
computer how to perform a task. Programming can be done using a
variety of computer programming languages, such as JavaScript,
Python, and C++
INTRODUCTION TO
PROGRAMMING
Overview and Basic concept of C++
Sheraz Sarfaraz Khan
GPGC Mardan
WHAT IS PROGRAMMING ?
Language has been our primary mean of communication and human
interaction for thousands of years. For a community, the language
contained the words that the people need to communicate, words
themselves are abstract, but they indicate the meaning, they point to
objects or actions, etc.
Definition
The Programming or coding is pretty much like writing a paragraph
of instruction or creating a to-do list to computers. Unlike us
humans, the to-do list and instructions you write for the computer
has to be extremely detailed and written in some logic.
USE OF PROGRAMMING
With code and programming, you can get the computer to draw
complex shapes and create rich computer graphics.
With code and programming, you can create and send content all
over the world with your blog and personal website and style your
blog to meet your style.
Furthermore, with code and programming, you can create smart
home applications, like an automated pet feeder, a smart mirror or
even create a robot that can help around with household tasks and
be your virtual assistant to talk to and understand you.
HISTORY OF C++
C++ is a multi-paradigm programming language that supports object oriented
programming (OOP) created by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1983 at Bell labs, C++ is an
extension of C programming and the programs written in C language can run in C++
compiler.
The development of C++ actually began four years before its release, in 1979. It did
not start with the name C++. Its first name was C with classes.
In the late part of 1983, C with classes was first used for AT&T’s internal
programming needs. Its name was changed to C++ later in the same year.
It is of course also used in a wide range of other application domains, notable
graphics programming. C++ supports inheritance through class derivation. Dynamic
binding is provided by Virtual class function.
USES OF C++ LANGUAGE
C++ is used by programmers to develop computer
software
It is used to create general system software
Used to build drivers for various computer devices
Software for servers and software for specific
applications.
Used in the creation of video games.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN C AND C++
C is Procedural Language.
C++ is non-Procedural i.e. Object oriented Language.
In C Top down approach is used in Program Design.
In C++ Bottom up approach adopted in Program Design.
In C Multiple Declaration of global variables are allowed.
In C++ Multiple Declaration of global variables are not allowed.
C requires all the variables to be defined at the starting of a scope.
C++ allows the declaration of variable anywhere in the scope i.e. at
time of its First use.
ADVANTAGES
C++ is relatively-low level and is a systems programming language.
It has a large community.
It has a relatively clear and mature standard.
Reusability and readability
DISADVANTAGES
Data is global or local.
It emphasis on instructions bur not on data.
It can be generally heavy if not careful.
Data is global and global data does not have security.
WHAT IS IDE ?
IDE or Integrated Development Environment is as the name suggests is a
digital environment used to develop games, software, hardware that offers
integration from debugging to all the way to compiling.
Some C++ IDE supports only a single language like IDLE supports only
Python on the contrary Xcode from Apple supports a bunch of languages
like C, C++, Java, and more.
Best C++ IDE’s are:
Visual Studio
Code Blocks
Eclipse
Code Lite
Sublime Text
FEATURES OF IDE’S
Coding shortcuts
Auto correction
Refactoring
Diffing files
Organizing reports
Formatting source codes
Command window
Debugging support
Deployment tools
Database Explorer.
SIMPLE PROGRAM IN C++
#include<iostream.h> /*header File*/
int Main ( ) /*Main Function*/
cout<<“ Be a Kind Human “; /*Output Statement*/
