Frequently asked Questions about C++

Following are the most commonly asked questions related C++.

Q. What is C++?
A: C++ is programming language with follows object oriented way of developing software. Object oriented software development means achieving the purpose/goals of a software by defining and designing, creating, manipulating, relating, and distroying objects. C++ is programming language is derived from C, but C++ has many addtional features not available in C. C++ broadly can be said as C++ = C plus object oriented features plus templates.

Q: What are Objects?
A. An object can be defined as a unit holding data and the capabilities to manipulate data.

Q. Is the knowledge of C Programming necessary to learn C++?
A: No, the knowledge of C programming is NOT NECESSARY to learn. Infact, our exeperiece has shown that it is better if student does not know C while taking up C++ training. There are certain concepts which are directly opposite in C and C++.

Q. Why C++ is so popular?
A: In simple language, C++ is popular becuase of its capabilities to create fast running, low memory occupying, low CPU time occupying applications in minimal time requirements. After assembly lanugage, C++ is the most efficient progrmaming language for almost all the Operating Systems in the World. C++ offers object oriented capabilities and pointer manipulation capabilities which together enables developer to create great applications quickly.

Q. What are the pre-requisite to learn C++?
A: All you need to learn C++ is good logical and analytical mind, good imagination and reasoning capabilities. It is NOT essential or compulsory to have a science or engineering background. We have seen some of the best C++ developers from non-science or non engineering background.

Q. Is C++ difficult to learn?
A: YES and NO. Yes, because it is comparatively difficult when compared to other programming languages like Java or Pascal or other popular development tools like Visual Basic and, No because it is not difficult in absolute terms. The primary reason for C++ being difficult to learn is students do not visualize memory. If the students visualize memory, C++ will be the most enjoyable and fun to learn and code in.

Q. What is Object Oriented Programming?
A: Object Oriented Programming is the capabilities of the respective programming language to create, manipulate, distroy and operate on Objects. Objects can be defined as Data and the capabilities to manipuate data put together in one single unit. C++ offers rich object oeriented features and capabilities. See Object Oriented Programming in C++ for course curriculum.

Q. How is C++ different from Java?
A: Java is derived from C++ and offers many features of C++ and does not offer some features of C++. Java is way simpler compared to C++ and offers less object oriented features compared to C++. Overall, there are many concpets which are common and and many are not.

Q. How long does it take to learn C++?
A: Varies greatly on many factors. In general, the fundamental C++ training should take between 50 to 70 hours of instructions and about same number of hours for self practice.

Q. What software do I need to start working with C++?
A: Turbo C++ is the best software for the beginers to start working with C++. It is simple to use, offers excellent help, good features overall.

Q. What is Visual C++ (VC++)?
A: Visual C++ is the C++ development and published by Microsoft Corporation. It is meant for creating applications for Windows family of Operating Systems. VC++ is NOT A PROGRAMMING language. Programming in VC++, means actually programming in C++ with ready-to-use classes library available with VC++.