Lesson 1
Today's lesson will introduce classes and objects in C++!
We'll address the following learning goals from Group 3 and Group 5:
- Goal 3C (Program Organization):
- Explain the division of code into header and source files.
- Use
#includedirectives to ensure that declarations of variables, classes, functions, etc. are visible.
- Goal 5B (Lifetime Timing):
- Identify where in a program each phase of lifetime (allocation, initialization, use, destruction, deallocation) happens for an instance of a class.
I want to learn MORE C++ syntax please! Some is good, but LOTS is better.
You get your wish!
Oh, no!!
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Don't worry if it doesn't all fit in your head right away!
You can come back to these pages for details when you code; familiarity will come with experience!
Outline
- Before You Start…
- A C++ Class
- C++'s Class-Related Terminology
- Declarations/Definitions
- Member Variables
- Member Functions
- Aside: Namespaces
(This might be a good time for a stretch break!)
- const Member Functions
- Exercise: const Member Functions
- Constructors
- Exercise: Constructors
- Constructing Objects
(You might consider taking a break before moving on…)
- Objects in Our Memory Model
- Member Initialization List
- Access Control
- Semicolon at the End!
- Key Points
- Before You Go…
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