C++ is a general-purpose language that was developed as an enhancement of the C language to include the object-oriented feature. It is a mid-level language that helps in both systems programming (drivers, kernels, networking, etc.) and building large scale user-applications.
C++ is quite popular among developers as it has a wide range of libraries, is fast, and has object-oriented support.
Learning C++ doesn’t require any prior knowledge of the C language though it would be an advantage if you have already programmed in C language.
So, let’s get on the path of learning C++.
Step1:
Start with learning the fundamentals of C++, the basic syntax of the language, data types, variables, and storage classes.
Step2:
Once everything mentioned above is completed start with operators, decision-making statements, loops, and functions.
Step3:
learn strings, arrays, pointers, and references. These are some important concepts in C++.
Step4:
We are done with a lot of basics of now. It’s time to start learning a few advanced topics. Start with learning Classes and objects, basic Input/Output.
Step5:
Whoa! We are halfway done with C++. Now is the time to go a little deep into some very important concepts. Start with learning OOPs concept i.e. Inheritance, overloading, polymorphism, data abstraction, data encapsulation, interfaces, and files and streams.
Step6:
Doing code every day is the secret sauce of becoming an excellent programmer. Learn exception handling, dynamic memory, namespaces, preprocessors, multithreading.
Step7:
Just one more step and you will become an expert in C++. Learn web programming, STL tutorials, and standard libraries.
Step8:
C++ is used for multiple purposes. C++ is good for developing applications as well as competitive coding.
If you want to move further into the development field with C++ then start making applications.
If you want to do competitive coding with C++ then start learning and implementing data structures and algorithms.
