CPP Module 03

An exploration of Inheritance in C++.

This project focuses on inheritance mechanics in C++, demonstrating various aspects of class inheritance including multiple inheritance and the diamond problem.

Structure

ex00/

The ex00 directory introduces the base class:

• ClapTrap.cpp: Implementation of the ClapTrap base class
• ClapTrap.hpp: Header file for ClapTrap
• main.cpp: Tests basic ClapTrap functionality

ex01/

The ex01 directory demonstrates basic inheritance:

• ClapTrap.cpp/hpp: Base class files
• ScavTrap.cpp: Implementation of ScavTrap derived class
• ScavTrap.hpp: Header for ScavTrap
• main.cpp: Tests inheritance functionality

ex02/

The ex02 directory adds another derived class:

• ClapTrap.cpp/hpp: Base class files
• ScavTrap.cpp/hpp: First derived class
• FragTrap.cpp: Implementation of FragTrap derived class
• FragTrap.hpp: Header for FragTrap
• main.cpp: Tests multiple derived classes

ex03/

The ex03 directory tackles the diamond problem:

• ClapTrap.cpp/hpp: Base class files
• ScavTrap.cpp/hpp: First derived class
• FragTrap.cpp/hpp: Second derived class
• DiamondTrap.cpp: Implementation combining ScavTrap and FragTrap
• DiamondTrap.hpp: Header for DiamondTrap
• main.cpp: Tests diamond inheritance

Features

• Class Inheritance: Implementation of base and derived classes
• Multiple Inheritance: Managing multiple parent classes
• Virtual Functions: Proper use of virtual functions
• Diamond Problem Resolution: Handling multiple inheritance paths
• Member Function Overriding: Customizing inherited behavior

Usage

To compile each exercise, navigate to its directory and run:

make

Running the Programs

For each exercise:

./trap

Compilation

All exercises are compiled with:

c++ -Wall -Wextra -Werror -std=c++98 *.cpp

Learning Objectives

• Understanding inheritance mechanics
• Managing virtual functions
• Resolving the diamond problem
• Implementing proper access specifiers
• Memory management in inherited classes
• Orthodox Canonical Form in inheritance