Think C++

Complete syllabus

Every chapter and lesson

1. 01

   Chapter 1 · 5 lessons

   The Way of the Program

   1. 1.1

      What is a programming language?

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can define what a programming language is and its purpose in software development.

      • A programming language is a formal set of instructions that can be used to produce various kinds of output.
      • Programming languages enable communication between humans and computers.
      • Different programming languages have different syntax and semantics.
   2. 1.2

      What is a program?

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can explain what a program is and its role in executing tasks.

      • A program is a sequence of instructions written in a programming language.
      • Programs are designed to perform specific tasks or solve problems.
      • The execution of a program involves the computer following the instructions provided.
   3. 1.3

      What is debugging?

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the process of debugging and its importance in programming.

      • Debugging is the process of identifying and removing errors from a program.
      • Common types of errors include syntax errors, runtime errors, and logical errors.
      • Effective debugging improves the reliability and functionality of programs.
   4. 1.4

      Formal and natural languages

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can differentiate between formal and natural languages.

      • Formal languages are structured and have strict syntax rules, used in programming.
      • Natural languages are the languages spoken by humans, which are more flexible and ambiguous.
      • Understanding the differences helps in grasping how programming languages function.
   5. 1.5

      The first program

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can create and run your first simple program.

      • The first program often involves displaying a message to the user, such as 'Hello, World!'.
      • Writing your first program helps in understanding the basic syntax of a programming language.
      • Running a program involves compiling or interpreting the code to execute the instructions.
2. 02

   Chapter 2 · 5 lessons

   Variables and Types

   1. 2.1

      More output

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can understand how to produce output in C++.

      • Define what output means in the context of programming.
      • Identify the basic output functions available in C++.
      • Explain the syntax for using output functions.
      • Demonstrate how to format output for clarity.
   2. 2.2

      Variables

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can define and use variables in C++.

      • Define what a variable is and its purpose in programming.
      • Identify different types of variables available in C++.
      • Explain how to declare and initialize variables.
      • Demonstrate the use of variables in simple expressions.
   3. 2.3

      Keywords

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can recognize and use keywords in C++.

      • Define what keywords are in the context of programming languages.
      • Identify common keywords used in C++.
      • Explain the significance of keywords in defining the structure of a program.
   4. 2.4

      Operators

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can understand and apply operators in C++.

      • Define what operators are and their role in programming.
      • Identify different types of operators available in C++.
      • Explain the syntax for using operators in expressions.
      • Demonstrate the use of operators in simple calculations.
   5. 2.5

      Order of operations

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the order of operations in C++.

      • Define the order of operations and its importance in programming.
      • Identify the rules that govern the order of operations in C++.
      • Explain how parentheses can alter the order of operations.
      • Demonstrate the application of order of operations in expressions.
3. 03

   Chapter 3 · 5 lessons

   Functions

   1. 3.1

      Floating-point

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can understand the concept of floating-point numbers in C++ and their significance in programming.

      • Define floating-point numbers and their representation in C++.
      • Explain the difference between floating-point and integer types.
      • Discuss the precision and range of floating-point numbers.
   2. 3.2

      Math functions

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can utilize various math functions available in C++ to perform calculations.

      • Identify common math functions provided by the C++ standard library.
      • Demonstrate how to include the cmath header for math functions.
      • Apply math functions to solve real-world problems.
   3. 3.3

      Programs with multiple functions

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can create programs that utilize multiple functions for better organization and modularity.

      • Define what a function is and its purpose in programming.
      • Explain how to declare and define multiple functions in a program.
      • Demonstrate the process of calling functions from the main program.
   4. 3.4

      Parameters and arguments

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can differentiate between parameters and arguments in function definitions and calls.

      • Define parameters and arguments in the context of functions.
      • Explain the significance of passing values to functions.
      • Demonstrate how to declare functions with parameters.
   5. 3.5

      Functions with multiple parameters

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can create functions that accept multiple parameters to enhance functionality.

      • Define what multiple parameters are in function declarations.
      • Explain how to pass multiple arguments to functions.
      • Demonstrate the use of functions with multiple parameters through examples.
4. 04

   Chapter 4 · 4 lessons

   Conditionals and Recursion

   1. 4.1

      The modulus operator

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the purpose and use of the modulus operator in C++.

      • Define the modulus operator and its symbol (%) in C++.
      • Explain how the modulus operator calculates the remainder of a division.
      • Provide examples of using the modulus operator in conditional statements.
   2. 4.2

      Conditional execution

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can implement conditional execution in C++ programs.

      • Define conditional execution and its importance in programming.
      • Explain the syntax of if statements and their variations.
      • Demonstrate how to use conditional execution to control program flow.
   3. 4.3

      Chained conditionals

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can utilize chained conditionals to handle multiple conditions in C++.

      • Define chained conditionals and their structure using else if statements.
      • Explain how to evaluate multiple conditions in a logical sequence.
      • Provide examples of using chained conditionals in real-world scenarios.
   4. 4.4

      Infinite recursion

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and manage infinite recursion in C++ functions.

      • Define recursion and infinite recursion in the context of programming.
      • Explain the conditions that lead to infinite recursion.
      • Demonstrate how to prevent infinite recursion with base cases.
5. 05

   Chapter 5 · 5 lessons

   Fruitful Functions

   1. 5.1

      Return values

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can understand the concept of return values in functions.

      • Define return values and their purpose in functions.
      • Explain how return values can be used to pass data back to the caller.
      • Identify the syntax for returning values from functions in C++.
      • Discuss the importance of return types in function declarations.
   2. 5.2

      Program development

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the process of program development using fruitful functions.

      • Outline the steps involved in developing a program with fruitful functions.
      • Discuss the role of planning and design in program development.
      • Explain how to implement and test functions within a program.
   3. 5.3

      Composition

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can apply the concept of composition in functions.

      • Define function composition and its significance in programming.
      • Illustrate how to combine multiple functions to create more complex behavior.
      • Provide examples of function composition in C++.
   4. 5.4

      Boolean values

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the concept of Boolean values and their use in functions.

      • Define Boolean values and their representation in C++.
      • Discuss how Boolean values can be used as return values in functions.
      • Illustrate the use of Boolean expressions in control flow.
   5. 5.5

      Returning from main

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can understand how to return values from the main function.

      • Explain the purpose of returning values from the main function in C++.
      • Discuss the significance of return codes in program execution.
      • Identify the standard return values for successful and unsuccessful program termination.
6. 06

   Chapter 6 · 4 lessons

   Iteration

   1. 6.1

      Multiple assignment

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can understand and apply multiple assignment in C++.

      • Define multiple assignment and its syntax in C++.
      • Explain how multiple assignment can simplify code.
      • Demonstrate the use of multiple assignment with examples.
   2. 6.2

      Tables

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can create and manipulate tables in C++.

      • Define what a table is in the context of programming.
      • Explain how to declare and initialize tables in C++.
      • Demonstrate accessing and modifying elements in a table.
   3. 6.3

      Two-dimensional tables

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can work with two-dimensional tables in C++.

      • Define two-dimensional tables and their structure.
      • Explain how to declare and initialize two-dimensional tables.
      • Demonstrate accessing and modifying elements in a two-dimensional table.
   4. 6.4

      Functions

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can define and use functions in C++.

      • Define what a function is and its purpose in programming.
      • Explain the syntax for declaring and defining functions in C++.
      • Demonstrate how to call functions and pass parameters.
7. 07

   Chapter 7 · 5 lessons

   Strings and Things

   1. 7.1

      Containers for strings

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can explain what containers for strings are and how they are used in C++.

      • Define what a container is in the context of C++.
      • Identify different types of string containers available in C++.
      • Discuss the advantages of using containers for managing strings.
   2. 7.2

      Traversal

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the process of traversing strings in C++.

      • Define string traversal and its importance.
      • Explain how to use loops to traverse strings.
      • Identify common operations performed during string traversal.
   3. 7.3

      Our own version of find

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can implement a custom version of the find function for strings.

      • Define the purpose of the find function in string manipulation.
      • Outline the steps to create a custom find function.
      • Demonstrate how to handle cases where the substring is not found.
   4. 7.4

      Increment and decrement operators

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can explain how increment and decrement operators work with strings.

      • Define increment and decrement operators in C++.
      • Discuss how these operators can be applied to string iterators.
      • Provide examples of using increment and decrement operators with strings.
   5. 7.5

      Strings are mutable

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can describe the mutability of strings in C++.

      • Define mutability and its significance in string handling.
      • Explain how strings can be modified after their creation.
      • Discuss the implications of mutable strings on memory management.
8. 08

   Chapter 8 · 5 lessons

   Structures

   1. 8.1

      Compound values

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can define compound values and understand their structure.

      • Define what a compound value is in C++.
      • Explain the components that make up a compound value.
      • Identify examples of compound values in programming.
   2. 8.2

      Operations on structures

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can perform operations on structures.

      • Describe the types of operations that can be performed on structures.
      • Demonstrate how to access and modify structure members.
      • Illustrate the use of operators with structures.
   3. 8.3

      Structures as parameters

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can use structures as parameters in functions.

      • Explain the concept of passing structures to functions.
      • Demonstrate how to define functions that accept structures as parameters.
      • Illustrate the benefits of using structures as parameters.
   4. 8.4

      Call by reference

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can implement call by reference using structures.

      • Define call by reference and its advantages.
      • Demonstrate how to pass structures by reference to functions.
      • Illustrate the impact of call by reference on structure data.
   5. 8.5

      Structures as return types

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can use structures as return types in functions.

      • Explain how to return structures from functions.
      • Demonstrate the syntax for returning a structure.
      • Illustrate the use of structures as return types with examples.
9. 09

   Chapter 9 · 3 lessons

   More Structures

   1. 9.1

      Time

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can define time structures and understand their components.

      • Define what a time structure is.
      • Identify the components of a time structure, such as hours, minutes, and seconds.
      • Explain the importance of using structures to represent time in programming.
   2. 9.2

      Pure functions

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can explain pure functions and their characteristics.

      • Define pure functions and their properties.
      • Discuss the benefits of using pure functions in programming.
      • Differentiate between pure functions and impure functions.
   3. 9.3

      Modifiers

      6 min · Quick check

      Lesson goal: By the end you can describe modifiers and their effects on structures.

      • Define what modifiers are in the context of structures.
      • Explain how modifiers can change the behavior of structures.
      • Provide examples of common modifiers used in programming.