Java to C++ Transition Tutorial
Unlike Java, C++ is a fast, powerful, and flexible programming language. It was originally developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at what was then AT&T Bell Labs in the early to mid 1980s. The C++ programming language is derived from the C programming language. It attempts to retain as much of C’s syntax as possible while adding most of the OOP features that you know and (have been brainwashed to) love. In that vein, C++ is a very large and complex programming language, designed to support many different programming paradigms. As such, C++ contains tons of features that you probably should never use, and it has many pot-holes that you must learn to avoid. Java was built as a simple-to-learn subset of C++ for set-top boxes and drooling AOL users. Now, it’s time to play in the big leagues.
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This Java to C++ transition tutorial gives a overview of the C++ programming language, focusing on the most commonly used features of the language. No guide of this length could begin to discuss the intricacies of this robust language, and this guide does not purport to do so. Instead, it gives students with a background in Java and object-oriented principles a brief yet somewhat thorough introduction to the language. Code examples are used in abundance in order to increase exposure to C++’s syntax and style. Aside from covering the basics of C++, related topics such as debugging tips and makefiles are discussed in brief. This is a short tutorial, not a reference; you will most likely need to gain access to one of the recommended books if you intend to program in C++ for any substantial period of time.
This tutorial is intended for motivated students who have taken Computer Science 15 and 16. As such, a decent knowledge of and experience with the Java programming language, as well as familiarity with object-oriented programming and design are assumed. Because of these expected pre-requisites, aspects of C++ that are similar to Java are covered in minimal detail. Note that having taken CS 31, though helpful, is not needed; computer hardware and memory concerns are discussed, albeit in a cursory manner.
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