C++ Programming in easy steps, 5th Edition

Mike McGrath

C++ Programming

Fifth Edition

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Fifth Edition

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1 Getting started

Introducing C++ Installing a compiler Writing your first program Compiling & running programs Creating variables Employing variable arrays Employing vector arrays Declaring constants Summary

2 Performing operations

Doing arithmetic Assigning values Comparing values Assessing logic Examining conditions Establishing size Setting precedence Casting data types Summary

3 Making statements

Branching with if Switching branches Looping for Looping while Declaring functions Passing arguments Overloading functions Optimizing functions Summary

4 Handling strings

Creating string variables Getting string input Solving the string problem Discovering string features Joining & comparing strings Copying & swapping strings Finding substrings Replacing substrings Summary

Contents

5 Reading and writing files

Writing a file Appending to a file Reading characters & lines Formatting with getline Manipulating input & output Predicting problems Recognizing exceptions Handling errors Summary

6 Pointing to data

Understanding data storage Getting values with pointers Doing pointer arithmetic Passing pointers to functions Making arrays of pointers Referencing data Passing references to functions Comparing pointers & references Summary

7 Creating classes and objects

Encapsulating data Creating an object Creating multiple objects Initializing class members Overloading methods Inheriting class properties Calling base constructors Overriding base methods Summary

8 Harnessing polymorphism

Pointing to classes Calling a virtual method Directing method calls Providing capability classes Making abstract data types Building complex hierarchies Isolating class structures Employing isolated classes Summary

9 Processing macros

Exploring compilation Defining substitutes Defining conditions Providing alternatives Guarding inclusions

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