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C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build modern C++ applications using value semantics, classes, standard containers, algorithms, resource management, templates, tests, and profiling.

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40 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

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Skills you will practice

Systems · Cpp Programming Fundamentals
Systems · Modern Cpp Project Setup
Systems · Types Functions And References
Systems · Classes And Value Semantics
Systems · Standard Containers And Algorithms
Systems · Resource Management And Raii

Prerequisites

Programming Foundations

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

Programming Foundations

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Learning modules

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01Modern C++ Project SetupBuild practical skill in modern c++ project setup and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Modern C++ Project Setup: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Modern C++ Project Setup in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Modern C++ Project Setup in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Modern C++ Project Setup safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Modern C++ Project Setup Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Modern C++ Project Setup Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Modern C++ Project Setup, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Modern C++ Project Setup in C++ Programming Fundamentals

C++ Programming Fundamentals — Modern C++ Project Setup lab: Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

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02Types, Functions, and ReferencesBuild practical skill in types, functions, and references and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Types, Functions, and References: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Types, Functions, and References in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Types, Functions, and References in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Types, Functions, and References safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Types, Functions, and References Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Extract repeated logic into a function, call it with several inputs, and test one boundary case.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Types, Functions, and References Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Types, Functions, and References, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Types, Functions, and References in C++ Programming Fundamentals

C++ Programming Fundamentals — Types, Functions, and References lab: Extract repeated logic into a function, call it with several inputs, and test one boundary case.

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03Classes and Value SemanticsBuild practical skill in classes and value semantics and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Classes and Value Semantics: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Classes and Value Semantics in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Classes and Value Semantics in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Classes and Value Semantics safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Classes and Value Semantics Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Create a small domain type with validation, one behavior method, and a test that protects an invariant.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Classes and Value Semantics Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Classes and Value Semantics, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Classes and Value Semantics in C++ Programming Fundamentals

C++ Programming Fundamentals — Classes and Value Semantics lab: Create a small domain type with validation, one behavior method, and a test that protects an invariant.

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04Standard Containers and AlgorithmsBuild practical skill in standard containers and algorithms and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Standard Containers and Algorithms: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Standard Containers and Algorithms in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Standard Containers and Algorithms in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Standard Containers and Algorithms safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Standard Containers and Algorithms Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Store a small dataset in an appropriate collection, update it, search it, and explain why the chosen structure fits.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Standard Containers and Algorithms Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Standard Containers and Algorithms, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Standard Containers and Algorithms in C++ Programming Fundamentals

C++ Programming Fundamentals — Standard Containers and Algorithms lab: Store a small dataset in an appropriate collection, update it, search it, and explain why the chosen structure fits.

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05Resource Management and RAIIBuild practical skill in resource management and raii and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Resource Management and RAII: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Resource Management and RAII in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Resource Management and RAII in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Resource Management and RAII safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Resource Management and RAII Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Create a small program that allocates or owns a resource, passes access safely, and releases it without leaks or dangling access.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Resource Management and RAII Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Resource Management and RAII, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Resource Management and RAII in C++ Programming Fundamentals

C++ Programming Fundamentals — Resource Management and RAII lab: Create a small program that allocates or owns a resource, passes access safely, and releases it without leaks or dangling access.

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06Templates and Generic CodeBuild practical skill in templates and generic code and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Templates and Generic Code: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Templates and Generic Code in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Templates and Generic Code in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Templates and Generic Code safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Templates and Generic Code Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a small typed program using the module feature, compile with warnings enabled, test a boundary input, and explain one compiler or runtime diagnostic.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Templates and Generic Code Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Templates and Generic Code, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07Errors, Files, and Concurrency BasicsBuild practical skill in errors, files, and concurrency basics and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Read a small text or JSON file, transform one value, write a new output file, and handle a missing input.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Testing, Tooling, and PerformanceBuild practical skill in testing, tooling, and performance and connect it to the outcomes of C++ Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Testing, Tooling, and Performance: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Testing, Tooling, and Performance in C++ Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Testing, Tooling, and Performance in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Testing, Tooling, and Performance safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Testing, Tooling, and Performance Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Write a small test suite for one function, service, route, or component with success and failure cases.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Testing, Tooling, and Performance Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Testing, Tooling, and Performance, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Build a C++ Resource Scheduling Engine

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

GuidedIndependentPortfolio

Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

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Skill assessment

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Modern C++ Project Setup: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Modern C++ Project Setup in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Modern C++ Project Setup Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Modern C++ Project Setup Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Modern C++ Project Setup in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Types, Functions, and References: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Types, Functions, and References in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Types, Functions, and References Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Types, Functions, and References Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Types, Functions, and References in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Classes and Value Semantics: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Classes and Value Semantics in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Classes and Value Semantics Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Classes and Value Semantics Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Classes and Value Semantics in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Standard Containers and Algorithms: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Standard Containers and Algorithms in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Standard Containers and Algorithms Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Standard Containers and Algorithms Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Standard Containers and Algorithms in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Resource Management and RAII: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Resource Management and RAII in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Resource Management and RAII Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Resource Management and RAII Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Resource Management and RAII in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Templates and Generic Code: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Templates and Generic Code in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Templates and Generic Code Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Templates and Generic Code Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Errors, Files, and Concurrency Basics Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Testing, Tooling, and Performance: Core Concepts for C++ Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Testing, Tooling, and Performance in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Testing, Tooling, and Performance Example in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Testing, Tooling, and Performance Problems in C++ Programming Fundamentals

Capstone Project

Build a C++ Resource Scheduling Engine

Acceptance criteria

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