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C++ For C Programmers, Part B
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by University of California, Santa Cruz
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This course is for experienced C programmers who want to program in C++. The examples and exercises require a basic understanding of algorithms and object-oriented software.

Modules

Welcome to the course

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  • Welcome to C++ for C Programmers, Part B

Module 1 overview

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1 Readings

  • Topics, readings & files

Introduction to the STL library

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3 Videos

  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 New in C++11
  • 1.3 Standard Template Library

Iterator categories and examples

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • 1.4 Iterator Categories
  • 1.5 Example Poker Probability
  • 1.6 Bidirectional Iterator
  • 1.7 Random Access Iterator

Containers & algorithms

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  • 1.8 STL: Overview of Containers
  • 1.9 Associative Containers
  • 1.10 STL: Algorithms Library
  • 1.11 Non-mutating Algorithm

Lambda expressions, functions and algorithms

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  • 1.12 Lambda Expressions: for_each Function
  • 1.13 Numerical algorithms
  • 1.14 Functional Objects
  • 1.15 Defined Function Object Classes: Function Adapters

Module 2 overview

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1 Readings

  • Topics, homework, readings & files

Connection games and Hex

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2 Videos

  • 2.1 Tic-Tac-Toe to Hex
  • 2.2 Homework Basic Hex Program

Homework 1: Implement Hex Board

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1 Peer Review

  • Homework 1: Implement Hex Board

Basics of Inheritance

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5 Videos

  • 2.3 Basics of Inheritance
  • 2.4 Traits and Inheritance
  • 2.5 Virtual Member Functions
  • 2.6 C++ Feature: 'final'
  • 2.7 Topics on Inheritance

More detail about playing Hex

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  • 2.8 Hex Overview
  • 2.9 One Style for a 11x11 Hex Graph

Inheritance and Derived Classes

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  • 2.10 The Inheritance Mechanism
  • 2.11 A Derived Class: grad_student
  • 2.12 Students and Graduate Students
  • 2.13 Virtual Function Selection
  • 2.14 Confusion with Overloading

Module 3 Overview

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1 Readings

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Class constructors and the move constructor

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3 Videos

  • 3.1 Creating a C++11 Class
  • 3.2 Some Further Constructors
  • 3.3 'Move' Constructor

Min-Max Evaluation and the Alpha-Beta Optimization

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  • 3.4 Lookahead
  • 3.5 Plausible Move Generator
  • 3.6 alpha-beta Algorithm Preview
  • 3.7 alpha-beta Improvement to Min Max

Detailed example using inheritance to evaluate Polish expressions

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  • 3.8 Polish Notation
  • 3.9 Referential Garbage Collection
  • 3.10 Abstract Base Class = 0 Notation
  • 3.11 Tree Constructors

Module 4 Overview

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Monte Carlo to solve Hex.

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  • 4.1 Assertion & Exception Handling
  • 4.2 Monte Carlo
  • 4.3 Basic Monte Carlo Idea
  • 4.4 Simple Idea for Generating Board
  • 4.5 MC - Go (2006)

Homework 2: Implement Monte Carlo Hex move evaluation

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1 Peer Review

  • Implement Monte Carlo Hex move evaluation

Assertions and Exceptions

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3 Videos

  • 4.6 Asserts and Exceptions
  • 4.7 Static Asserts - New C++11 Feature
  • 4.8 Exceptions

New parts of the C++11 library - tuple, thread

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  • 4.9 C++11 & Design Patterns
  • 4.10 C++11 Standard
  • 4.11 Thread
  • 4.12 <tuple> C++11 New Library

Design Patterns in C++

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  • 4.13 The Bigger Picture
  • 4.14 Factory Method
  • 4.15 Factory Code; C++ 11 Example
  • 4.16 Adapter Pattern

Practice

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3 Assignment

  • Exam Practice 1
  • Exam Practice 2
  • Exam Practice 3

Final

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  • Final Exam

Auto Summary

"C++ For C Programmers, Part B" is designed for experienced C programmers aiming to master C++. The course delves into algorithms and object-oriented software, offering practical examples and exercises. It runs for approximately 900 minutes and is available through Starter, Professional, and Paid subscriptions. Ideal for professional-level learners, this Coursera course enhances your programming skills in the IT & Computer Science domain.

Ira Pohl
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Ira Pohl