C++ Classes, Constructors, and the Rule of Three
Design C++ classes with constructors, destructors, member initializer lists, and the Rule of Three and Five to manage resources safely.
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C++ Control Flow: if, for, while, switch
Master C++ control flow with if-else, for and range-for loops, while, do-while, switch, and the modern init-statement syntax for conditions.
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C++ Functions, References, and Pass-By-Value
Write C++ functions that pass data correctly: by value, by reference, by const reference, with overloading, default arguments, and clear ownership.
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Install C++ and Compile Your First Program
Set up a modern C++ toolchain on macOS, Linux, or Windows, then compile and run your first program with g++ or clang++ from the command line.
·4 min read · #cpp#setup#beginner
Modern C++ Features You Should Use: auto, range-for, structured bindings
Tour the modern C++ features that pay back every day: auto, range-for, structured bindings, if-init, std::optional, and string_view.
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C++ Pointers and Manual Memory Basics
Learn C++ pointers, the stack vs the heap, new and delete, nullptr, pointer arithmetic, and why modern C++ pushes you toward smart pointers.
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Modern C++ Smart Pointers: unique_ptr and shared_ptr
Use unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak_ptr to model ownership in modern C++ without manual new and delete or memory leaks.
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C++ STL Containers: vector, map, set, unordered_map
Pick the right C++ STL container for the job: vector, deque, list, map, set, unordered_map, and unordered_set with their complexity guarantees.
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C++ Templates: Generics That Compile to Specifics
Learn C++ templates from scratch: function templates, class templates, type deduction, specialization, and how the compiler stamps out concrete code.
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C++ Variables and Fundamental Types
Understand C++ fundamental types, fixed-width integers, floating point, char, bool, const, and how initialization actually works in modern C++.
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