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Learn C++ Pointers with Visual Studio 2017

person icon Kaushik Roy Chowdhury

Learn C++ Pointers with Visual Studio 2017

Pointers, C++ Programming language, Address of Operator, Dereferencing Pointers, Visual Studio

updated on icon Updated on Sep, 2023

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Course Description

This course deals with teaching a complex but critical topic of pointers in C++. The IDE being used is Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition for building and running the C++ application. This course covers topics related to pointers such as: 

  • Concept and use of pointers in C++
  • Relationship between a pointer and a variable 
  • Pointer Types
  • Use the Address of Operators to Initialize pointers
  • Hands-on Coding to Understand the Address of Operator and Assign a Pointer
  • Indirection in pointers
  • Hands-on Coding to Understand the Indirection (dereferencing) of Pointers
  • Uninitialized Pointers
  • Dereferencing null pointers

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

  • Concept and use of pointers in C++
  • Relationship between a pointer and a variable
  • Pointer Types
  • Use the Address of Operators to Initialize pointers
  • Hands-on Coding to Understand the Address of Operator and Assign a Pointer
  • Indirection in pointers
  • Hands-on Coding to Understand the Indirection (dereferencing) of Pointers
  • Uninitialized Pointers
  • Dereferencing null pointers
  • Use of Visual Studio IDE to Compile and Run C++ Application

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

  • Basic knowledge of Programming in any High Level Language is Preferred
  • Modern laptop or desktop with Windows 10 OS
  • Good internet speed
Learn C++ Pointers with Visual Studio 2017

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

Introduction
3 Lectures
  • play icon Introduction to the Course 02:11 02:11
  • play icon Configure the environment and build the first project in Visual Studio 2017 07:18 07:18
  • play icon Analyzing the Default "Hello World" Application and Make it Interactive 06:09 06:09
Get Started with C++ Pointers
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Instructor Details

Kaushik Roy Chowdhury

Kaushik Roy Chowdhury

Software Developer, Tutor, Coach and Mentor
I am Kaushik Roy Chowdhury from Christchurch, New Zealand (God’s own country) whose main passion in life is all about software education, teaching and mentoring. I am a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). I have a Master's degree in Computer Science (from AUT University, Auckland) which is accompanied by more than 15 years of commercial experience working in several assignments for companies in New Zealand. I have also taught extensively in tertiary institutions (Including two Universities in New Zealand) in programming languages such as C#, Java, and C. My vision statement is Software consultation, mentoring, learning and teaching new technologies. Everyday I do what I love most: Learning new technologies and tools related to software development and translate this knowledge for creating useful and engaging e-learning materials for willing learners . I have been to mentor and train young and intelligent minds with the cutting edge technologies that will enable them to enjoy a great career path and settle in the pursuit of a great profession.

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