C++ Learning Roadmap for Beginners
Phase 1: Basics of C++
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Topics:
- What is C++? How it differs from C
- Installing a compiler (GCC, CodeBlocks, or VS Code + MinGW)
- Hello World program
- Input/Output, Variables, Data Types
- Operators, Conditionals, Loops
Practice:
- W3Schools C++ Exercises
- HackerRank C++ 10 Days Challenge
Phase 2: Functions & Arrays
Duration: 1 week
Topics:
- Functions, recursion, pass by value/reference
- Arrays (1D & 2D), Strings
- Intro to Pointers
Practice:
- Array manipulation (reverse, sort, search)
- HackerRank or GeeksforGeeks practice
Phase 3: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Duration: 2 weeks
C++ Learning Roadmap for Beginners
Topics:
- Classes, Objects, Constructors, Destructors
- Inheritance, Polymorphism
- Encapsulation, Abstraction
Practice:
- Projects like Student, BankAccount, LibraryBook classes
Phase 4: Intermediate Concepts
Duration: 2 weeks
Topics:
- Pointers, Dynamic Memory
- File I/O, Exception Handling
- Standard Template Library (STL): vector, map, set, etc.
Practice:
- Contact book using classes + file I/O
Phase 5: Mini Projects + DSA Starter
Duration: 2+ weeks
Mini Projects:
- Student Management System
- Tic Tac Toe
- ATM Simulator
- File-based To-Do App
DSA Topics:
- Arrays, Linked List, Stack, Queue, Binary Trees
C++ Learning Roadmap for Beginners
Practice Platforms:
- LeetCode, CodeStudio, HackerRank
Tools & IDEs
- VS Code with C++ Extension
- CodeBlocks IDE
- Online Compiler: programiz.com/cpp-programming/online-compiler
Final Goal
In 1-2 months, you'll be able to:
- Build basic projects
- Understand OOP and STL
- Start with Data Structures & Algorithms