By the end of this project, you will be able to create a simple calculator as well as an advanced one, which will be achieved by learning the basic concepts of C++ such as variables, DataTypes, if conditions, and more programming concepts. By applying these concepts you can also create programs that users can interact with. These programming concepts can also be applied using other Programming Languages such as Java and Python, not just C++.
Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator
Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator
Instructor: Kareem Ehab
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Learn the basic concepts of programming with the C++ programming language.
Create a calculator that adds/subtracts/multiplies/divides two numbers together.
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction to C++
How C++ programs run and display any text or shape
Variables
Create a Simple Calculator
Data Types
Basic Arithmetic
If statements
Create a more Advanced Calculator
Recommended experience
You should remember basic mathematics.
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RG
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Reviewed on Nov 26, 2020
I am Thankful Coursera and I also want to more project related to C++ ,And Any other Programing language
PD
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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2021
As an introduction to c++,I would highly recommend this project
LD
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Reviewed on Feb 2, 2021
Excelente curso para aprender los conceptos basicos, lo recomiendo mucho.
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