Introduction to C++ Programming
Emna
July 26, 2025
1 What is C++?
C++ is a powerful, high-performance programming language that supports procedural,
object-oriented, and generic programming paradigms. It is widely used in software develop-
ment, game programming, embedded systems, and more.
2 Basic Structure of a C++ Program
# include < iostream >
using namespace std ;
int main () {
cout << " Hello , ␣ World ! " << endl ;
return 0;
}
3 Key Concepts
• Variables and Data Types
• Control Structures (if, switch, loops)
• Functions
• Object-Oriented Programming (Classes, Objects)
• Pointers and Memory Management
4 Example: Function to Add Two Numbers
1
int add ( int a , int b ) {
return a + b ;
}
int main () {
int result = add (5 , 3) ;
cout << " Sum : ␣ " << result << endl ;
return 0;
}
5 Object-Oriented Programming
class Car {
public :
void start () {
cout << " Engine ␣ started " << endl ;
}
};
int main () {
Car myCar ;
myCar . start () ;
return 0;
}
6 Conclusion
C++ offers a great balance of performance and abstraction. Learning its syntax and concepts
opens the door to building robust and efficient software applications.