42 C++ Modules

Welcome to the C++ Modules repository, a series of projects designed to deepen your understanding of the C++ programming language. Through these modules, you will progressively explore the core concepts, features, and best practices of modern C++ development.

Overview

The C++ Modules are divided into 10 separate projects, each focusing on a specific aspect of the language. These modules are designed to build upon one another, gradually increasing in complexity and challenging you to write efficient, robust, and well-structured code.

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Modules Breakdown

Module 00: Basics of C++

• Objective: Learn the syntax and basic concepts of C++, including namespaces, classes, member functions, stdio streams, and file I/O.
• Key Topics:
  • C++ syntax and structure.
  • Creating and manipulating classes.
  • File handling and streams.

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Module 01: Memory Allocation and Pointers

• Objective: Understand dynamic memory allocation, pointers, references, and the Rule of Three.
• Key Topics:
  • Pointers and references.
  • Memory allocation (new, delete).
  • Rule of Three: Copy constructor, destructor, and copy assignment operator.

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Module 02: Polymorphism and Operator Overloading

• Objective: Explore polymorphism, operator overloading, and exception handling in C++.
• Key Topics:
  • Function and operator overloading.
  • Exceptions and error handling.
  • Inheritance basics.

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Module 03: Inheritance and Abstract Classes

• Objective: Delve deeper into inheritance, abstract classes, and virtual functions.
• Key Topics:
  • Abstract base classes.
  • Virtual functions and overriding.
  • Upcasting and downcasting.

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Module 04: Subtype Polymorphism and Interfaces

• Objective: Work with interfaces, polymorphism, and dynamic casting.
• Key Topics:
  • Pure virtual functions.
  • Interfaces in C++.
  • Dynamic casting (dynamic_cast).

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Module 05: Templates and Containers

• Objective: Learn about templates, generic programming, and standard containers.
• Key Topics:
  • Function templates and class templates.
  • Iterators and standard containers (vector, list, map, etc.).
  • STL algorithms.

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Module 06: C++ Exceptions

• Objective: Master exception handling and understand the RAII (Resource Acquisition Is Initialization) idiom.
• Key Topics:
  • Advanced exception handling.
  • RAII and smart pointers.
  • Exception safety.

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Module 07: Templates and Specialized Programming

• Objective: Work with advanced templates, including specialization and template metaprogramming.
• Key Topics:
  • Template specialization.
  • SFINAE (Substitution Failure Is Not An Error).
  • Variadic templates.

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Module 08: STL Containers and Algorithms

• Objective: Dive deeper into the Standard Template Library (STL), focusing on containers, iterators, and algorithms.
• Key Topics:
  • Advanced use of STL containers.
  • Writing custom iterators.
  • STL algorithms (find, sort, transform, etc.).

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Module 09: Data Serialization and Streams

• Objective: Learn how to serialize and deserialize data in C++, including working with streams and files.
• Key Topics:
  • Serialization and deserialization techniques.
  • File streams and binary files.
  • Practical use cases for data storage.