📘 C++ Primer 5th Edition Learning Notes

Welcome to my C++ Primer 5th Edition Learning Notes repository! This repo contains my personal notes, insights, and examples as I work through the C++ Primer (5th Edition) by Stanley B. Lippman, Josée Lajoie, and Barbara E. Moo. This book is an excellent resource for both beginner and intermediate C++ programmers looking to deepen their understanding of C++.

About the Book

The C++ Primer is a comprehensive introduction to the C++ programming language, widely used for both learning and reference.

Book Link

You can find the book here.

🌟 Overview

The notes are structured chapter by chapter, with each section containing summaries, important concepts, examples, and exercises from the book. This is intended to serve as a helpful guide for others who are studying C++ and working through this book, or for anyone looking for a quick refresher.

Why C++ Primer?

C++ Primer is widely regarded as one of the best books for learning C++ because:

• It offers in-depth explanations of the C++ language.
• It teaches modern C++ (C++11 and beyond).
• It includes plenty of real-world examples and exercises to practice.

📂 Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: Getting Started

   • Overview of basic C++ syntax, compiling, and running simple programs.
   • Key concepts: iostream, variables, basic control structures, etc.

2. Chapter 2: Variables and Basic Types

   • Detailed discussion on fundamental data types, type conversions, and more.
   • Key concepts: int, double, char, pointers, references.

3. Chapter 3: Strings, Vectors, and Arrays

   • Understanding the standard library types for handling strings, vectors, and arrays.
   • Key concepts: std::string, std::vector, std::array, iterators.

4. Chapter 4: Expressions

   • Learn about operators, expressions, and type conversions.
   • Key concepts: arithmetic, logical, bitwise operators, precedence rules.

5. Chapter 5: Statements

   • Dive into control flow statements such as if, switch, loops, and more.
   • Key concepts: conditional statements, loops, and jump statements.

6. Chapter 6: Functions

   • Explanation of function declarations, definitions, and overloading.
   • Key concepts: passing parameters by value, reference, function pointers, inline functions.

7. Chapter 7: Classes

   • A deep dive into object-oriented programming in C++ using classes.
   • Key concepts: member functions, constructors, destructors, encapsulation.

8. Chapter 8: The IO Library

   • Understanding input/output in C++ and file handling.
   • Key concepts: fstream, reading/writing to files, error handling.

...and more to come as I progress!

🔍 How to Use These Notes

• Each chapter folder contains a markdown file (.md) with my notes, along with code snippets (.cpp) demonstrating key concepts.
• You can browse through the chapters in any order, although it is recommended to follow the structure of the book if you are studying from the start.

🛠️ Code Examples

You'll find code examples for most of the important concepts from the book. Feel free to clone the repository and run the code on your own machine. All examples are written using C++11/14 standards.

Example:

#include <iostream>
#include <string>

int main() {
    std::string greeting = "Hello, C++ Primer!";
    std::cout << greeting << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

🌱 Prerequisites

To run the examples in this repository, you’ll need:

• A C++ compiler that supports C++11/14 standards (e.g., GCC, Clang, or MSVC).
• Familiarity with basic programming concepts will be helpful but not strictly necessary.

🤝 Contributing

This repository is mainly for my personal reference, but if you spot any errors or want to contribute notes from your own study of C++ Primer, feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue.

💡 Future Plans

• Expand notes on more advanced chapters.
• Add more examples and exercises.
• Cover topics like templates, advanced OOP, and the standard library in greater depth.

📄 License

This repository is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.