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1. Introduction to C++

 Overview:

o C++ is a high-level, general-purpose programming language.

o Developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in the early 1980s as an extension of the C

o C++ supports both procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms.

o Its key features include performance, flexibility, and support for system-level
programming.

 Key features:

o Object-oriented: Supports classes and objects.

o Rich library: Offers both the Standard Template Library (STL) and a variety of built-in
functions.

o High-performance programming.

 Applications:

o System software, game development, real-time simulations, and more.

2. Structure of C++ Program

 Basic Structure:

o Preprocessor directives: #include and #define are commonly used.

o Main function: Every C++ program must contain the main() function.

o Statements: C++ program logic is written in functions.

o Comments: Used for code documentation, single-line (//) and multi-line (/* ... */).

 Syntax:

 #include <iostream> // Preprocessor directive

 using namespace std; // Namespace

 int main() { // Main function

 cout << "Hello, World!" << endl; // Output statement

 return 0; // Exit status

3. Tokens

 Definition: Tokens are the smallest units in a program.

o Keywords: Reserved words with special meanings in C++ (e.g., int, float, if, return).

o Identifiers: Names given to entities like variables, functions, etc.

o Constants: Fixed values used in expressions (e.g., const int x = 10).

o Operators: Symbols that perform operations on variables (e.g., +, -, *).

o Separators: Punctuation marks like semicolons (;), commas (,), and braces ({}).

o Literals: Constant values used in code (e.g., 123, 3.14).

4. Expressions and Control Structures

 Expressions: A combination of variables, constants, and operators that evaluate to a value.

o Example: x = a + b;

 Control Structures:

o Conditional Statements:

 if, else if, else

 switch statement

o Loops:

 for, while, and do-while loops

o Jump Statements:

 break, continue, and return

5. Keywords, Identifiers, and Constants

 Keywords: Predefined, reserved words with special meanings, like int, char, void, etc.

 Identifiers: Names given to variables, functions, arrays, etc.

 Constants: A value that cannot be changed during execution (e.g., const int x = 100;).

6. C++ Data Types

 Primitive Data Types:

o Integer types: int, short, long, long long

o Character type: char

o Boolean type: bool

 Derived Data Types:

o Arrays, Pointers, References

 User-defined types:

o Classes, Structures, Unions, Enumerations

7. Variables: Declaration, Dynamic Initialization, and Reference Variables

 Variable Declaration: Defining a variable by specifying its type.

o Example: int a = 10;

 Dynamic Initialization: Initializing a variable at runtime.

o Example: int a = rand();

 Reference Variables: An alias for an existing variable.

o Example: int &ref = a;

8. Operators in C++

 Arithmetic Operators: +, -, *, /, %

 Relational Operators: ==, !=, <, >, <=, >=

 Logical Operators: &&, ||, !

 Assignment Operators: =, +=, -=, *=, /=

 Bitwise Operators: &, |, ^, <<, >>

 Unary Operators: ++, --, !, sizeof

 Ternary Operator: ? :

 Type Cast Operators: static_cast, dynamic_cast, const_cast, reinterpret_cast

9. Scope Resolution Operator

 Used to define the scope of variables and functions.

 Syntax: :: (double colon)

o Example: Accessing global variables in a function with the scope resolution operator.

 int x = 10; // Global variable

 int main() {

 int x = 20; // Local variable

 cout << "Global x: " << ::x << endl; // Access global variable

 return 0;

 }

10. Member Dereferencing Operators

 Dot operator (.): Used to access members (fields and methods) of a class or structure.

o Example: obj.memberName

 Arrow operator (->): Used to access members of a class or structure through a pointer.

o Example: ptr->memberName

11. Memory Management Operators

 new: Dynamically allocates memory.

o Example: int* p = new int;

 delete: Frees dynamically allocated memory.

o Example: delete p;

12. Manipulators

 Purpose: Used to manipulate the input and output in C++.

 Examples:

o setw(n): Sets width for output formatting.

o setprecision(n): Sets precision for floating-point numbers.

o endl: Inserts a new line.

o flush: Flushes the output buffer.

13. Type Cast Operators

 Purpose: Used to convert one data type into another.

 Examples:

o static_cast<Type>(value)
 o dynamic_cast<Type>(pointer)

o const_cast<Type>(pointer)

o reinterpret_cast<Type>(pointer)

14. Functions

 The main() function:

o Every C++ program begins execution with the main() function.

o It can return an integer, indicating the success or failure of the program.

 int main() {

 return 0; // Indicating successful execution

 }

 Function Prototyping:

o Function prototypes declare the function signature before its definition.

 int add(int a, int b); // Prototype

 int add(int a, int b) { // Definition

 return a + b;

 }

 Call by Reference:

o Passes the reference (address) of an argument, allowing changes to the original

 void swap(int &a, int &b) {

 int temp = a;

 a = b;

 b = temp;

 }

 Return by Reference:

o A function can return a reference to a variable.

 int& getMax(int &a, int &b) {

 return (a > b) ? a : b;

 }
  Inline Function:

o The compiler attempts to insert the function's code directly into the place where the
function is called, for performance optimization.

 inline int square(int x) {

 return x * x;

 }

 Function Overloading:

o Allows multiple functions with the same name but different parameters.

 int add(int a, int b) { return a + b; }

 float add(float a, float b) { return a + b; }

This content provides a solid foundation for understanding the basics and intermediate concepts in
C++. Each section can be expanded into more detailed lessons, examples, and exercises as needed.