C++ Advanced Programming Training Course

C++ Advanced Programming

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4 days hands-on £1,940+VAT

This course can be delivered over the web

Next scheduled date:
Monday January 20^th, 2025 Enrol Now!

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Advanced C++ topics including memory management, efficiency, robustness, design patterns and an in-depth look at the Standard Library including the new features introduced in C++98, C++11, C++14 & C++17.

Outline

Object-Oriented Design

Identifying classes
Simple diagrams
Using pseudo-code
Introduction to UML

Implementation

Naming conventions
Code organisation
Using namespaces

Encapsulation

Using 'friend' elements
Using 'const' effectively
Operator overloading
Deep-copy operations
Constructors and type-casting
Virtual destructors

Inheritance

Using public inheritance
Using private inheritance
Decoupling the interface and the implementation
Polymorphism

Using the STL

STL structure
Performance guarantees
Containers
Iterators
Algorithms
Functors
Adaptors
Allocators

Extending the STL

Iterators and traits
Iterator adaptors
Defining algorithms
Functor adaptors

Enhanced I/O

Formatting text
Error handling
Character types
Internationalisation

Design Patterns

Using design patterns
Factory patterns
Delegation patterns
Control patterns
Algorithmic patterns

Memory Management

Handling memory exhaustion
Controlling memory allocation
Using auto_ptr
Overloading new and delete
Implementing smart pointers

Using Templates

Template functions
Default arguments
Template classes
Reducing code bloat

Efficiency & Robustness

Using exceptions
Separating algorithms and data
Using reference counting
Sharing state

Features Requiring Care

RTTI
Multiple inheritance
Virtual inheritance

Overview

C++ is perceived by many to be a difficult language for many reasons. Participants in this course will learn how to avoid many of the pitfalls involved in C++ programming.

The development cycle can be shortened by drawing on the work of others. This course therefore covers the design phase and standard design patterns and also provides an in-depth appreciation of the Standard Template Library (STL).

Participants acquire hands-on experience of the language and its idioms by working through a wide selection of exercises.

This course is suitable for both C++98 and C++14 developers.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Design and implement robust and efficient C++ classes and programs
Recognise, understand and apply standard design patterns and idioms
Employ the features of the C++ Standard Library
Use templates, exceptions and namespaces effectively
Recognise and avoid many common pitfalls
Work with basic UML diagrams

Audience

This course is aimed at programmers, analysts, engineers and technical managers who wish to enhance their C++ knowledge and skills.

Prerequisites

This course assumes a working knowledge of the C++ language up to the level covered in the C++ Programming course.

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C++ Advanced Programming

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