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C++ Foundations
C++ is a well-established language that can be used to write many different kinds of applications. This course will teach you enough C++ to get started and feel comfortable using this powerful language.
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C++ Foundations
C++ is a well-established language that can be used to write many different kinds of applications. This course will teach you enough C++ to get started and feel comfortable using this powerful language.
Beginner
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What you'll learn
C++ is a powerful general-purpose language that has grown and changed over decades, which can make it feel difficult to learn. In this course, C++ Foundations, you’ll learn to write simple modern C++ programs using the language and its standard library. First, you’ll explore the basics of the syntax and library. Next, you’ll discover the type system and how it makes your code safer and more readable. Finally, you’ll learn how to use basic input and output to create an application that does something observable. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of C++ needed to write modern C++ and be ready and comfortable to learn the details required for the applications you will write.
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Kate Gregory is in her fourth decade of being paid to program. Her firm, Gregory Consulting Limited, is based in rural Ontario and helps clients adopt new technologies and adjust to the changing business environment. Current work makes heavy use of .NET and Visual C++ for both web and client development, especially for Windows 7 and 8. Managing, mentoring, technical writing, and technical speaking occupy much of her time, but she still writes code every week.