‎Introduction to C++: Programming Concepts and Applications - Apple TV

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This course is a step-by-step guide to the popular computer programming language C++. Professor John Keyser explains how to access C++ so you can program along with him as he covers the major coding styles offered by this versatile language, including object-oriented programming.

Special Interest · 2019 · 31 min

Starring John Keyser

EPISODE 1

Compiling Your First C++ Program

Uncover the power and appeal of C++ for a wide range of uses. Then learn that by processing only 0’s and 1’s, a computer obeys the varied commands of a complex language such as C++. Write a traditional, “Hello, World!” program and discover the importance of adding comments to your code.

30 min · Jul 19, 2019
EPISODE 2

C++ QUICK START: With Browser or Download

C++ QUICK START: With Browser or Download

34 min · Jul 19, 2019
EPISODE 3

Variables, Computations, and Input in C++

Try out a program that calculates calories in different foods, demonstrating the essential elements of a program: input, variables, computations, and output. Learn to specify a variable’s type and value, and get advice on shortcuts for keeping your instructions clean. Also discover the origin of the name C++, which signals that the language is designed to do whatever C can do—and then some.

30 min · Jul 19, 2019
EPISODE 4

Booleans and Conditionals in C++

Probe the power of conditionals, which let you construct programs that can choose between true and false alternatives. Learn to use the keyword bool, which stands for Boolean variable—a value that can be either true (1) or false (0). Study the three basic Boolean operations—and, or, not—and see how they can be combined to make truly complex logical operations.

29 min · Jul 19, 2019
EPISODE 5

Program Design and Writing Test Cases in C++

There’s more to making a program than writing code. Begin by focusing on the importance of the header and special commands. Then consider how to use comments as “pseudocode” to design the structure that a particular program should follow. Finally, explore the crucial strategy of testing as you go, rather than when the program is complete and errors made near the start are harder to track down.

31 min · Jul 19, 2019
EPISODE 6

C++ Loops and Iteration

Harness the power of loops, which are sections of code that repeat until a specified computation is complete. Focus on two main types of loops: while loops and for loops, with the latter being a compact way to make the loop occur a set number of times. Learn how to prevent infinite loops, and see how scope allows you to have separate variables inside and outside loops.

30 min · Jul 19, 2019

John Keyser

Host