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C++ Introduction

The document introduces C++ by explaining what it is, why it is used, and how to get started with the language. It covers setting up an IDE, writing a simple Hello World program, and basic syntax like comments, output statements, and new lines.

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Welcome

C++
By Eng.Adulahi M. Adan

http://www.mahergelle.com
Chapter One: -
C++ Introductions
C++ Introductions
Contents

 What is C++?
 C++ is a cross-platform language that can be used to
create high-performance applications.
 C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup, as an extension
to the C language.
 C++ gives programmers a high level of control over system
resources and memory.
 The language was updated 4 major times in 2011, 2014,
2017, and 2020 to C++11, C++14, C++17, C++20.
Why Use C++
Contents

 C++ is one of the world's most popular programming


languages.
 C++ can be found in today's operating systems,
Graphical User Interfaces, and embedded systems.
 C++ is an object-oriented programming language which
gives a clear structure to programs and allows code to
be reused, lowering development costs.
 C++ is portable and can be used to develop applications
that can be adapted to multiple platforms.
 C++ is fun and easy to learn!
 As C++ is close to C, C# and Java, it makes it easy for
programmers to switch to C++ or vice versa.
C++ Get Started
Contents

 To start using C++, you need two things:


1. A text editor, like Notepad, to write C++ code
2. A compiler, like GCC, to translate the C++ code into a
language that the computer will understand
 There are many text editors and compilers to choose from.
In this course, we will use an IDE (see below).
C++ Install IDE
Contents

 An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is used to


edit AND compile the code.
 Popular IDE's include Code::Blocks, Eclipse, and Visual
Studio. These are all free, and they can be used to both
edit and debug C++ code.
 Note: Web-based IDE's can work as well, but functionality
is limited.
 We will use Code::Blocks in this course, which we believe
is a good place to start.
Contents
C++ Quick start
Contents

Let's create our first C++ file.


Open Codeblocks and go to File > New > Empty File.
Write the following C++ code and save the file as
firstcode.cpp (File > Save File as):
C++ Quick start
Contents

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
cout << "Hello World!";
return 0;
}
Example explained
Contents

 Line 1: #include <iostream> is a header file library that


lets us work with input and output objects, such
as cout (used in line 5).
 Line 2: using namespace std means that we can use
names for objects and variables from the standard library.
 Line 3: A blank line. C++ ignores white space. But we use
it to make the code more readable.
 Line 4: Another thing that always appear in a C++ pro-
gram, is int main(). This is called a function. Any code
inside its curly brackets {} will be executed.
Example explained
Contents

 Line 5: cout (pronounced "see-out") is an object used together


with the insertion operator (<<) to output/print text. In our example
it will output "Hello World!".
 Note: Every C++ statement ends with a semicolon ;.
 Note: The body of int main() could also been written as:
int main () { cout << "Hello World! "; return 0; }
 Remember: The compiler ignores white spaces. However,
multiple lines makes the code more readable.
 Line 6: return 0 ends the main function.
 Line 7: Do not forget to add the closing curly bracket } to actually
end the main function.
C++ Output
Contents

 C++ Output (Print Text)


 The cout object, together with the << operator, is used to
output values/print text:
 You can add as many cout objects as you want. However,
note that it does not insert a new line at the end of the
output:
 Example
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
cout << "Hello World!";
cout << "I am learning C++"; return 0; }
C++ New Lines
Contents

 To insert a new line, you can use the \n character:


Example
cout << "Hello World! \n";
cout << "Hello World! \n";
cout << "I am learning C++";

 Another way to insert a new line, is with the endl


manipulator:
Example
cout << "Hello World!" << endl;
cout << "Hello World!" << endl;
cout << "Hello World!" ;
C++ Comments
Contents

 Comments can be used to explain C++ code, and to make


it more readable.
 Comments can be singled-lined or multi-lined.
 Single-line Comments
 Single-line comments start with two forward slashes (//).
 Any text between // and the end of the line is ignored by
the compiler (will not be executed).
 // This is a comment
 Multi-line comments start with /* and ends with */.
 Any text between /* and */ will be ignored by the compiler:
 /* The code below will print the words Hello World!
to the screen, and it is amazing */
Lesson End
Thank you
@Eng.Abdulahi Mohamed

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