C++ Programming Basics
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What is the objective of a computer program?

  • To accomplish a task (correct)
  • To display information
  • To communicate with users
  • To collect data

    • What is a variable in C++?

    A memory location whose contents can be changed

    Semantic rules determine the syntax of the instructions in a programming language.

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    What is a function in C++?

    <p>A collection of statements that accomplishes something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What begins a single line comment in C++?

    <p>//</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is the smallest individual unit of a program in any programming language.

    <p>token</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are syntax rules?

    <p>Rules that specify which statements are legal or valid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT covered in the objectives of the chapter?

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    Study Notes

    Objectives

    • Familiarize yourself with C++ functions, special characters, and identifiers.
    • Explore basic data types.
    • Understand how programs evaluate arithmetic expressions and assignment statements.
    • Learn about strings and input/output statements.
    • Understand increment/decrement operators and preprocessor directives.
    • Learn about debugging syntax errors.
    • Understand program structure, including using comments for documentation.

    Introduction

    • A computer program is a sequence of statements designed to perform a task.
    • Programming is the process of planning and creating a program, similar to creating a recipe.

    C++ Program Example

    • Includes <iostream> header and using namespace std;.
    • Declares double length; and double width;
    • Sets double length = 6.0; double width = 4.0;
    • Calculates perimeter, area with formulas and stores the results.
    • Prints results, showing the layout used for formatting.

    Variables

    • A variable is a memory location that stores data and its contents can be changed.
    • Example: length, width, area, perimeter

    Comments

    • Comments are for readers, helping to understand the code instead of the compiler.
    • Two types exist: single-line starting with // and multi-line starting and ending with /* and */

    Special Symbols

    • Single characters, like operators +, *, /, and delimiters like ;.

    Reserved Words (Keywords)

    • Words that have predefined meanings in C++ and cannot be redefined.
    • Examples: int, float, double, char, const, void, return.

    Identifiers

    • Names given to variables, functions, and constants.
    • Must begin with letters or underscores and can use digits and underscores.

    Data Types

    • Data type: determines the type of values a variable can store.
    • C++ has simple and structured data types.

    Simple Data Types

    • Integers: int, short, long, bool.
    • Floating-point numbers: float, double.
    • Characters: char.

    Whitespace

    • Blanks, tabs, and newlines that separate components within code, making the code easier to read.

    Arithmetic Operators

      • (addition)
      • (subtraction)
      • (multiplication)
    • / (division)
    • % (remainder)
    • Operator precedence determines the order of execution in expressions.

    Expressions

    • Combinations of operands and operators to produce a result.
    • Integer or floating-point expressions.
    • Mixed expressions (integers and floating-point numbers).

    Type Conversion (Casting)

    • Converting a value of one data type to another.
    • Explicit type conversion is done using static_cast<type>(expression).

    String Type

    • Sequence of zero or more characters enclosed in double quotes
    • Each character has a position
    • The string "" is empty
    • Length of a string is the number of characters.

    Variables, Assignment Statements, and Input

    • Storing data in memory.
    • Using variables to hold data.
    • Assignment statements: storing expressions into variables (variable = expression;).
    • Input statements: getting input from the user (cin >> variable;).

    Output Statements

    • Output data to the screen (cout << expression;).

    Preprocessor Directives

    • Special commands to the C++ preprocessor that come before the main part in C++ source code (#include).
    • Instructions which are processed before the compiler works on the code.
    • For example, #include <iostream> for using cin and cout.

    Creating a C++ Program

    • Defining functions (often beginning with main).
    • Statements inside the {} brackets are part of the function body, and should be well-formatted for readability.

    Debugging

    • Identifying and fixing errors in a C++ program.
    • Compiler errors often show specific line numbers and error messages.

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