C++ Fundamentals
Master the fundamentals of C++ with hands-on practice covering syntax, OOP, memory management, and the STL.
What you'll learn
- Understand the history of C++ and how it differs from C
- Write and compile C++ programs using correct syntax and idioms
- Use pointers, references, and dynamic memory safely
- Apply object-oriented principles: classes, inheritance, and polymorphism
- Build generic, reusable code with templates
- Work effectively with the Standard Template Library (STL)
- Handle errors using exceptions and RAII
- Read and reason about modern C++ (C++11/14/17) code
Curriculum
- history of C++
- C++ standards timeline
- C++ design philosophy
- C++ creators and standardization
- C++ use cases
- C++ as a superset of C
- object-oriented vs procedural
- C++ compilation model
- zero-cost abstractions principle
- C++ standard library vs C standard library
About this course
Build a rock-solid foundation in C++, one of the most powerful and widely-used systems programming languages in the world. This course takes you from the very basics of C++ syntax all the way to advanced topics like object-oriented programming, memory management, templates, and the Standard Template Library (STL).
What you'll learn
- Core C++ syntax, data types, operators, and control flow
- Functions, references, and parameter passing
- Pointers, dynamic memory, and RAII
- Object-oriented programming: classes, inheritance, polymorphism
- Templates and generic programming
- The Standard Template Library: containers, iterators, algorithms
- Exception handling and modern C++ (C++11/14/17) features
How it works
Each topic is reinforced with carefully curated multiple-choice questions that test both your conceptual understanding and your ability to read and reason about real C++ code. You learn by doing — no passive video watching, no fluff.
Who this is for
Beginners taking their first steps into systems programming, students preparing for placements and technical interviews, and self-taught developers who want to plug gaps in their C++ knowledge.
What learners say
Used this during my placement prep and cleared two C++ technical rounds back to back. The OOP and STL sections are gold.
I was switching from Python to C++ for a systems role and this course filled in every gap I had — especially around references, RAII, and the STL. Highly recommended.
Hands down the most efficient way I've reviewed C++ before interviews. The MCQs forced me to actually think about pointers and memory instead of just skimming a textbook.