Mod(C++) Fundamentals
Mod(C++) Fundamentals is a two day training course. It is ideal for new hires that have little to no experience in C++.
INTRODUCTION TO C++
Mod(C++) Fundamentals is ideal for people who have little to no experience in C++, but are proficient in an Object Oriented Programming language, like Java or C#.
DAY 1 - WELCOME TO C++
- Introduction to C++ and presentation of the project
- Hello world and overview of simple C++
- Using variables, functions and parameters effectively
- Using values, references, auto and const
- An introduction to the compilation model of C++. Build systems, compilation, linkage, headers, translation units and libraries
- Introduction to unit testing using Catch2
- Classes, structs, namespaces and enum class
- Allocation on the stack vs heap, std::unique_ptr, Rule of Zero and RAII
DAY 2 - ALGORITHMIC THINKING
- Containers: std::array, and std::vector
- Iterators and Algorithms
- Lambdas and Function Templates
- Algorithmic Thinking
- Introduction to tooling like Clang Tidy, Clang Format, CMake, GDB
- Introduction to sanitizers like AddressSanitizer, Undefined Behavior Sanitizer and Memory Sanitizer
Prerequisites
Students are assumed to be proficient in an Object Oriented Programming language like Java or C#. They should be working in (or looking to work in) a C++ project.
Software needed
The exercises will be done in a CMake based project. The students will need a development environment, a rich IDE is recommended, for example Visual Studio Code and Jetbrains CLion. A GitHub account will be useful.
Corentin is a freelance software engineer, member of the C++ committee, and a Clang maintainer.