An Overview of C++ Syntax

Contents

• Format of a C++ Program
• Variables (Identifiers) and Constants
• Characters and Strings
• Basic I/O
• File I/O
• If...else Statements
• The switch Statement
• Loops
• Pointers
• The "this" Pointer
• Structures
• Classes

For those of you who do not have the time to attend the various C++ tutorials offered during the semester, this tutorial guide has been prepared for your convenience. The material covers the syntax that you will encounter when coding your C++ programs. This guide should save you a lot of time, as you won't have to worry about flipping through pages and pages of old textbooks trying to find out where those extra parentheses go. Some of the special features of C++ have also been added in this guide.

Note: For those who are familiar with the Pascal language, some of the sample programs will have the Pascal equivalent of the given C++ program. This should help you compare the differences between C++ and Pascal syntax.

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