C++ Tutorial for Beginners - Learn C++ in 1 Hour
Programming with Pradap
C++ Programming Language
C++ is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It is
the language of choice for building performance-critical applications, such
as video games, device drivers, web browsers, servers, operating systems,
and more. That's why it's used by large companies like Adobe, Google,
Microsoft, Netflix, and even government agencies like NASA.
The latest version of C++ is version 20, with the next version coming out
next year. The average salary of a C++ programmer in the US is just over
$170,000 a year.
The Two Things to Learn
To master C++, there are two things you need to learn: the language itself
(meaning the syntax or the grammar of this language), and the C++
standard library. You need to be able to learn from the C++ standard
library, but you also need to learn the language itself to master it.
The language itself is a great choice. It has influenced many programming
languages like C#, Java, and so-called "types of JavaScript" like TypeScript,
Dart, and more. It's a great investment and opens a lot of doors for you to
land a job as a software engineer.
Many people find C++ a bit intimidating, but in reality, you don't need to
learn all of C++ to be able to write substantial programs. In this course,
we'll explore major functionalities in the standard library, but the library is
huge so we'll only scratch the surface. If you want to learn more, there are
books specifically written on this topic.
Using an IDE
We use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which is basically an
application that contains an editor for writing code as well as build and
debug tools. We'll explore how you can write some really cool programs as
you're learning C++. I'm going to give you plenty of exercises to help you
better understand and remember the concepts. Then you will see that C++
is not really that difficult.
I recommend using CLion, but you can use any tool you prefer. CLion is
cross-platform, so it runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can try it for
free for 30 days, but then it requires a license. If you don't want to pay for a
license, you can use the Community Edition, which is free. You can get it
from the app store for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Programming with Pradap
C++ Programming Language
C++ is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It is
the language of choice for building performance-critical applications, such
as video games, device drivers, web browsers, servers, operating systems,
and more. That's why it's used by large companies like Adobe, Google,
Microsoft, Netflix, and even government agencies like NASA.
The latest version of C++ is version 20, with the next version coming out
next year. The average salary of a C++ programmer in the US is just over
$170,000 a year.
The Two Things to Learn
To master C++, there are two things you need to learn: the language itself
(meaning the syntax or the grammar of this language), and the C++
standard library. You need to be able to learn from the C++ standard
library, but you also need to learn the language itself to master it.
The language itself is a great choice. It has influenced many programming
languages like C#, Java, and so-called "types of JavaScript" like TypeScript,
Dart, and more. It's a great investment and opens a lot of doors for you to
land a job as a software engineer.
Many people find C++ a bit intimidating, but in reality, you don't need to
learn all of C++ to be able to write substantial programs. In this course,
we'll explore major functionalities in the standard library, but the library is
huge so we'll only scratch the surface. If you want to learn more, there are
books specifically written on this topic.
Using an IDE
We use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which is basically an
application that contains an editor for writing code as well as build and
debug tools. We'll explore how you can write some really cool programs as
you're learning C++. I'm going to give you plenty of exercises to help you
better understand and remember the concepts. Then you will see that C++
is not really that difficult.
I recommend using CLion, but you can use any tool you prefer. CLion is
cross-platform, so it runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can try it for
free for 30 days, but then it requires a license. If you don't want to pay for a
license, you can use the Community Edition, which is free. You can get it
from the app store for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
