CS107: The History of Programming | Saylor Academy

Watch this video for a broad overview of the history of computer programming in general.

Source: Tommy Jay, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzUbxALPcyw
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Last modified: Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 2:50 PM

Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Course Terms of Use

Unit 1: Introduction and Setup

1.1: A Basic History of C++

The History of Programming

Introduction to C++

1.2: How to Compile and Run a C++ Program

How to Compile a C/C++ Program on Ubuntu Linux

Installing the Eclipse CDT, Part 1

Installing the Eclipse CDT, Part 2

"Hello World"

1.3: Simple C++ Commands

Understanding the "Hello World" Program

1.4: Variables, Data Types, and Constants

C Variables and Data Types

C++ Variables and Data Types

1.5: Basic Input and Output

Taking User Input

1.6: Arithmetic Operators

C Operators

Arithmetic Operators in C and C++

Unit 1 Exercises

Basic C++ Exercises

Input-Output Exercises

Unit 2: Structuring Program Code

2.1: Conditional and Iteration Structures

Flow of Control

If-Else Statements

Complex Conditions

While Loops

Do-While Loops

For Loops

2.2: Testing and Debugging

Software Unit Test Policy and Coverage Analysis

Debugging in Eclipse

2.3: The Scope of Variables in a Simple Function

Functions in C++

2.4: Arguments Passed by Value and by Reference in a Simple Function

Passing Arguments by Value and by Reference

2.5: Functions of the String Class

Strings

String Arrays

The String Class

Strings and Characters

Unit 2 Exercises

Practice with Iterations

Practice with Functions

C++ Problem Set

C String Exercises

Unit 3: Working with Simple Data Structures

3.1: Arrays

Arrays

More on Arrays

Multidimensional Arrays

3.2: Structs, Unions, and Enumerations

Enumeration

Structs and Unions

Unions

Unit 3 Exercises

Practice with Arrays

More Practice with Arrays

Unit 4: Object-Oriented Programming

4.1: Class Design

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Inheritance

Classes and Objects

4.2: Inheritance between Classes

Inheritance

Basics of Inheritance in C++ With Examples

Static Attributes

4.3: Polymorphism

Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism In C++

Polymorphism

Operator Overloading

Encapsulation and Polymorphism

Unit 4 Exercises

Practice with Inheritance

Unit 5: Advanced Concepts

5.1: Writing Class and Function Templates

C++ Templates