The Complete Syllabus for Learning C++

Beginner Level

1. Introduction to C++ Programming
   • Understanding the basics of programming languages and the role of C++ in software development.
   • Setting up a development environment for C++ programming (e.g., installing an IDE like Visual Studio Code or an online compiler).
   • Writing your first “Hello, World!” program in C++ and understanding its structure.
2. Variables, Data Types, and Operators
   • Learning about variables, data types (integers, floating-point numbers, characters, Boolean), and basic arithmetic operators in C++.
   • Understanding how to declare variables, assign values, and perform arithmetic operations.
   • Exploring different data types and their memory allocation in C++.
3. Control Flow Statements
   • Learning about control flow statements such as if-else, switch-case, and loops (while, for) in C++.
   • Understanding the syntax and usage of each control flow statement with practical examples.
   • Writing C++ programs to solve simple problems using control flow statements.
4. Functions and Modular Programming
   • Understanding the concept of functions and their role in modular programming.
   • Declaring and defining functions in C++, including function prototypes, parameters, and return values.
   • Exploring the use of functions to modularize code, improve readability, and promote code reuse.
5. Arrays, Strings, and Standard Template Library (STL)
   • Learning about arrays and strings in C++, including their declaration, initialization, and manipulation.
   • Understanding array indexing, multi-dimensional arrays, and string handling functions in C++.
   • Introducing the Standard Template Library (STL) in C++ and its containers (vector, list, array), iterators, and algorithms.

Intermediate Level

6. Pointers and Dynamic Memory Allocation
   • Understanding the concept of pointers and memory addresses in C++.
   • Learning about pointer arithmetic, pointer dereferencing, and pointer manipulation.
   • Exploring dynamic memory allocation operators (new, delete) and memory management techniques in C++.
7. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts
   • Introducing object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts such as classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation in C++.
   • Understanding the principles of OOP and their implementation using C++ classes and objects.
   • Writing C++ programs to demonstrate OOP concepts and design patterns.
8. Exception Handling and Error Handling
   • Exploring exception handling mechanisms in C++ for handling runtime errors and exceptional conditions.
   • Learning about try-catch blocks, throw statements, and exception specifications in C++.
   • Writing C++ programs with proper error handling and exception management.
9. File Handling and Input/Output (I/O) Operations
   • Understanding file input/output (I/O) operations in C++ for reading from and writing to files.
   • Learning about file handling classes (ifstream, ofstream, fstream), file modes, and stream manipulators in C++.
   • Writing C++ programs to perform file operations such as reading from a text file, writing to a text file, and processing file data.
10. Templates and Generic Programming
    • Introducing templates and generic programming concepts in C++.
    • Learning about function templates, class templates, template specialization, and template metaprogramming in C++.
    • Exploring the use of templates for writing generic algorithms and data structures in C++.

Advanced Level

11. Standard Template Library (STL) Advanced Topics
    • Delving deeper into the Standard Template Library (STL) in C++.
    • Exploring advanced topics such as associative containers (map, set), algorithms (sorting, searching, etc.), and advanced iterators in STL.
    • Understanding the performance characteristics and applications of different STL components in real-world scenarios.
12. Concurrency and Multithreading
    • Introducing concurrency and multithreading concepts in C++ programming.
    • Learning about threading models, thread management, and synchronization primitives in C++.
    • Exploring multithreading techniques and best practices for writing concurrent and parallel programs in C++.
13. C++ Standard Library (STL) Extensions
    • Learning about C++ standard library extensions beyond the STL.
    • Exploring additional libraries such as the C++ Filesystem Library, Networking Library, and Regular Expression Library.
    • Understanding how to leverage C++ standard library extensions for specific application domains and use cases.
14. Advanced C++ Features and Techniques
    • Delving into advanced features and techniques in C++ programming.
    • Learning about lambda expressions, move semantics, smart pointers (unique_ptr, shared_ptr), and rvalue references in C++.
    • Understanding modern C++ programming idioms and best practices for writing efficient and expressive code.
15. Performance Optimization and Best Practices
    • Exploring performance optimization techniques and best practices in C++ programming.
    • Learning about profiling tools, compiler optimizations, and memory management strategies for improving code performance.
    • Writing efficient and optimized C++ code for performance-critical applications and resource-constrained environments.