About this course
This course introduces you to the power of C/C++ for low-level, performance-critical applications. You’ll explore the fundamentals of C/C++ syntax, delve into pointers and manual memory management, implement core data structures, and advance to object-oriented programming in C++. Through detailed lectures and subtopics, you'll learn to write efficient code that interacts directly with hardware—a must for systems programming and high-performance computing. Our curiosity-driven approach encourages you to ask, “How could I have built this from scratch?” while solidifying your foundational skills.
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Overview of language history, compiler basics, and program structure.
Fundamental data types, variable declaration, and scope.
Arithmetic, relational, and logical operators with practical examples.
If/else, loops, and switch-case constructs to control flow.
Basics of console I/O, formatting, and simple file operations.
Practical exercises and mini-projects to solidify foundational concepts.
Introduction to pointers, pointer variables, and memory addresses.
How pointers can be manipulated, pointer increments, and pointer differences.
Defining arrays, memory allocation for arrays, and accessing elements.
Defining arrays, memory allocation for arrays, and accessing elements.
depth discussion on malloc, calloc, realloc, and free.
Hands-on exercises to practice pointer manipulation and dynamic memory handling.
Compare static arrays with linked lists, advantages and drawbacks.
Insertion, deletion, and traversal techniques in linked lists.
Implementing stack operations and understanding their applications.
Exploring FIFO structures, circular queues, and double-ended queues.
Understanding heaps and their role in building efficient priority queues.
Analyze real-world applications of data structures in high-performance computing.
Introduction to classes, objects, and encapsulation in C++.
Practical implementation of inheritance and polymorphism for code reuse.
Object life cycle management and resource cleanup.
How to use templates to write flexible, reusable code.
Robust error management using try-catch blocks and custom exceptions.
Analyze an industry example where advanced C++ features drive performance.
Overview of systems programming and its significance.
Techniques to measure code performance and identify bottlenecks.
Best practices for writing efficient, low-level code.
Strategies for optimizing memory usage and leveraging CPU caches.
Basics of multithreading and concurrent execution in C/C++.
Review a real-world system where performance optimization is key.
Introduce project objectives and define requirements.
Plan the system architecture and design phase of the project.
Begin coding the project with iterative feedback.
Continue project development focusing on integration and optimization.
Test the project, review outcomes, and optimize performance.
Analyze real-world projects and discuss emerging trends in systems programming.
