GitHub - f-corvaro/CPP: "Master the essentials of C++ programming and project development."

"Master the essentials of C++ programming and project development."

Index

Introduction
Important Guidelines
Compiling
Formatting and Naming Conventions
Allowed/Forbidden
Design Requirements
Additional Notes
Overview
Developed Skills
Support and Contributions
Author

Introduction

In this repository, you will find a collection of projects that cover various aspects of C++ programming. Each project is designed to help you master different concepts and techniques in C++ development. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, these projects will provide you with valuable hands-on experience and enhance your skills.

Feel free to explore the projects and dive into the world of C++ programming. Happy coding!

Important Guidelines

Compiling

Compile your code with c++ and the flags -Wall -Wextra -Werror.
Your code should still compile if you add the flag -std=c++98.

Formatting and Naming Conventions

The exercise directories will be named as follows: ex00, ex01, ..., exn.
Name your files, classes, functions, member functions, and attributes as specified in the guidelines.
Write class names in UpperCamelCase format. Files containing class code should be named according to the class name. For example:
- ClassName.hpp/ClassName.h
- ClassName.cpp
- ClassName.tpp
- If you have a header file containing the definition of a class "BrickWall" representing a brick wall, its name should be BrickWall.hpp.
Unless specified otherwise, every output message must end with a newline character and be displayed to the standard output.
No specific coding style is enforced in the C++ modules. You can follow your preferred style, but ensure your code is clean and readable for peer evaluators.

Allowed/Forbidden

You are not coding in C anymore; it's time for C++! Therefore:
- You are allowed to use almost everything from the standard library. Use the C++-specific versions of the C functions you are familiar with.
- External libraries, including C++11 (and derived forms) and Boost libraries, are forbidden. The following functions are also forbidden: *printf(), *alloc(), and free(). Using them will result in a grade of 0.
- Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the using namespace <ns_name> and friend keywords are forbidden. Violating this rule will result in a grade of -42. CORRECT USAGE
```
    std::cout << "Hello, World!" << std::endl; // Correct: using std:: prefix
    using namespace std; // Incorrect: using namespace directive
    cout << "Hello, World!" << endl; // Incorrect: no std:: prefix
```
- The STL is allowed only in Modules 08 and 09. This means no Containers (vector/list/map/etc.) and no Algorithms (anything requiring the <algorithm> header) until then. Violating this rule will result in a grade of -42.

Design Requirements

Avoid memory leaks when allocating memory using the new keyword.
From Module 02 to Module 09, your classes must follow the Orthodox Canonical Form unless explicitly stated otherwise. The Orthodox Canonical Form (OCF) is a set of four special member functions that every class should implement to ensure proper resource management and copying behavior. These functions are:
1. Default Constructor: A constructor that can be called with no arguments.
2. Destructor: A function that is called when an object is destroyed to release resources.
3. Copy Constructor: A constructor that creates a new object as a copy of an existing object.
4. Copy Assignment Operator: An operator that assigns the values from one object to another existing object.
Example of Orthodox Canonical Form
```
class MyClass 
{
public:
    MyClass(); // Default Constructor
    ~MyClass(); // Destructor
    MyClass(const MyClass& other); // Copy Constructor
    MyClass& operator=(const MyClass& other); // Copy Assignment Operator
private:
    int* data;
};
```
Implementing functions in a header file (except for function templates) will result in a grade of 0 for the exercise.
Each header should be usable independently from others. Include all necessary dependencies and use include guards to prevent double inclusion. Failure to do so will result in a grade of 0.

Additional Notes

You can add additional files if needed to split your code. As these assignments are not verified by a program, feel free to do so as long as you submit the mandatory files.
Sometimes, the guidelines of an exercise may seem short, but the examples can show requirements not explicitly written in the instructions.
Read each module completely before starting! Really, do it.

Overview

During the development of these projects, you will study the following main concepts: