This advanced course focuses on object-oriented and generic programming in C++, emphasizing the core principles and techniques that every experienced developer should master. The course will guide you through advanced inheritance, exception handling, file input/output operations, and template programming, equipping you with the knowledge to write clean, efficient, and reusable C++ code. You’ll also explore C++11/14/17 features such as lambda expressions, type traits, and advanced STL usage.



Advanced Object-Oriented & Generic Programming in C++
This course is part of Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17) Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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What you'll learn
Master advanced object-oriented concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, and multiple inheritance in C++
Gain a deep understanding of generic programming with templates, perfect forwarding, and variadic templates
Understand the inner workings of exception handling and how to handle nested exceptions, stack unwinding, and optimize with noexcept
Harness the power of C++'s Standard Template Library (STL), including custom containers and performance optimization with Big-O notation
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore core concepts of object-oriented programming including inheritance, composition, and access modifiers. We will also walk through a practical project that covers key OOP principles, such as virtual functions, constructor inheritance, and the use of dynamic_cast and typeid. By the end, you'll gain an understanding of abstract classes and the complexities of multiple inheritance.
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14 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will cover the essentials of exception handling in C++, from the basics of throwing and catching exceptions to handling multiple catch blocks. We will also explore advanced topics like stack unwinding, nested exceptions, and the noexcept keyword. The module includes practical demonstrations for managing errors efficiently within your code.
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6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will introduce various file I/O operations, including reading and writing text files, handling errors, and using the C++17 Filesystem library. You'll also create a utility to copy files and delve into character and binary I/O for more complex file manipulations.
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7 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into templates, one of the most powerful features in C++. We’ll cover everything from basic template usage to advanced topics like perfect forwarding, variadic templates, and type traits. You'll also learn how to specialize templates and work with class templates in various contexts.
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15 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore lambda expressions in C++11, showing how they simplify code by replacing function objects and callbacks. You’ll also learn about lambda captures, including capturing variables by value or reference, and dive into the inner workings of lambda expressions for a deeper understanding.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover the Standard Template Library (STL), focusing on key containers like std::vector, std::map, and std::unordered_map. You’ll also learn how to evaluate algorithm performance using Big O notation, and gain hands-on experience customizing algorithms with function objects and lambda expressions.
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13 videos1 reading2 assignments
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