C++ for C Developers Course
Already familiar with C and ready to take the next step? This course is designed specifically for C programmers who want to transition into modern C++ development. Over 15 focused chapters, you’ll explore C++’s powerful features — from classes and templates to smart pointers and the STL — while building on your existing C knowledge.
C++ for C Developers bridges the gap between procedural and object-oriented programming with real-world examples, memory-safe practices, and hands-on code. No fluff — just practical C++ tailored for systems-minded developers.
What You’ll Learn
- Key differences and similarities between C and C++
- How to write classes, constructors, destructors, and overloaded functions
- Memory management with RAII and smart pointers
- STL containers and algorithms (vector, map, set, etc.)
- Templates, exception handling, and best practices
- Modern C++ features (C++11, C++14, and beyond)
Who This Course Is For
- Developers who already know C and want to move to C++
- Embedded and firmware engineers needing C++ skills
- Students in engineering or CS programs
- Anyone upgrading legacy code to C++
Course Structure
| № | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 1: Hello, C++! (Similarities, Basic I/O, Namespaces)Learn C++ basics! See similarities with C, understand iostream for output, namespaces (std), and how to compile your first C++ program. |
| 2 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 2: Beyond printf: C++ I/O Streams & std::stringMaster C++ input using std::cin. Learn the powerful std::string class and see why it’s safer and easier than C-style character arrays. |
| 3 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 3: Function Overloading & DefaultsWrite flexible C++ functions! Learn how function overloading and default arguments simplify code compared to C, improving readability. |
| 4 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 4: Managing Memory: new, delete, and the Basics of RAIIUnderstand C++ dynamic memory with new and delete. Contrast with C’s malloc/free and learn the crucial RAII principle for safer code. |
| 5 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 5: Introducing Classes: Structs with Muscles (Encapsulation)Define C++ classes! Learn how they extend C structs with member functions and use public/private for data hiding (encapsulation). |
| 6 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 6: Constructors & Destructors: Object Lifecycle ManagementC++ for C Developers | Lesson 6: Constructors & Destructors: Object Lifecycle Management Goal: Learn about constructors (special functions for initializing objects) and destructors (special functions for cleaning up when… |
| 7 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 7: The Power of the STL: std::vector and std::string Deep DiveExplore the C++ Standard Template Library (STL). Learn the powerful std::vector (dynamic array) and std::string classes for easier C++ code. |
| 8 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 8: Inheritance: Building on What You Have (Code Reuse)Learn C++ inheritance for code reuse. Understand base/derived classes, public/protected access, and modeling “is-a” relationships. |
| 9 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 9: Polymorphism: Virtual Functions & Dynamic BehaviorUnlock dynamic behavior in C++ with polymorphism. Learn virtual functions, override, dynamic dispatch, and crucial virtual destructors. |
| 10 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 10: Exception Handling: A Robust Approach to ErrorsHandle errors robustly in C++ using exceptions. Learn try, catch, throw, stack unwinding, standard exceptions, and RAII interaction. |
| 11 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 11: Smart Pointers Deep Dive (unique_ptr, shared_ptr, weak_ptr)Master automatic memory management in C++! Learn unique_ptr (exclusive), shared_ptr (shared), and weak_ptr (cycles) for safe RAII. |
| 12 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 12: Move Semantics & Rvalue ReferencesBoost C++ performance with move semantics. Understand rvalue references (&&), std::move, move constructors/assignment for efficient resource transfer. |
| 13 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 13: auto, Range-Based for, and nullptr: Modern C++ ConveniencesWrite cleaner C++ code! Learn modern conveniences like auto type deduction, easy range-based for loops, and the type-safe nullptr. |
| 14 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 14: Introduction to Lambdas & Basic STL AlgorithmsUse C++ lambdas for concise inline functions. Combine them with powerful STL algorithms like find_if, sort, for_each for efficient code. |
| 15 | C++ for C Developers | Lesson 15: C++ Casts & Series Wrap-upLearn safer C++ casting (static_cast, dynamic_cast, const_cast, reinterpret_cast) vs C-style casts. Series wrap-up and next steps. |