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You’ll begin by setting up your development environment and learning core C++ principles like variables, data types, and operators, laying a strong foundation for more advanced topics. Projects such as a tip calculator and secret agent ID generator will reinforce your learning.

As you progress, you’ll explore control statements, arrays, vectors, functions, and object-oriented programming. These concepts will improve your problem-solving skills, with projects like a rock-paper-scissors game and leap year checker.

The specialization then covers advanced topics like inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, debugging, and memory management with pointers. You’ll learn to handle errors, optimize memory, and make your programs more robust. The final sections focus on templates, STL, and data structures, preparing you for professional-level development.

This specialization is perfect for anyone looking to master C++, from beginners to intermediate learners. No prior programming experience is required, though familiarity with basic computer operations is helpful.

By the end of the specialization, you will be able to build efficient, organized C++ applications and tackle real-world programming challenges.

Praktisches Lernprojekt

Throughout the specialization, you will work on projects that will challenge you to apply your knowledge and create practical solutions. You'll build a tip calculator, develop a rock-paper-scissors game, design a library card class, and more. These projects will enhance your coding skills, ensuring you can confidently apply your C++ knowledge to solve authentic problems in real-world scenarios.