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Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction Specialization

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Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction Specialization

Hands-on Introduction to C++ Programming. Code and run your first C++ program in minutes without installing anything!

Elise Deitrick
Anh Le
Kevin Noelsaint

Instructors: Elise Deitrick

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4.6

(1,039 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Automate everyday, repetitive tasks using C++ programs

  • Create engaging, graphical based programs

  • Develop a firm foundation of Computer Science concepts you can bring to any language you learn

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What you'll learn

  • Use variables and operators to store and manipulate small pieces of data

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Science
Category: Iteration
Category: C++
Category: Conditionals
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What you'll learn

  • Store and manipulate vectors of data

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What you'll learn

  • Define and use custom functions to improve code readability

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Skills you'll gain

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What you'll learn

  • How to architect larger programs using object-oriented principles

  • Re-use parts of classes using inheritance

  • Encapsulate relevant information and methods in a class

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Science
Category: C++
Category: Polymorphism
Category: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Inheritance

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