A comprehensive C++ learning journey completed at 42 School Berlin, demonstrating progressive mastery from fundamentals to advanced programming concepts. This collection showcases 10 intensive modules covering the complete spectrum of modern C++ development.
- Institution: 42 School Berlin - Innovative peer-to-peer learning
- Program: Intensive C++ curriculum with project-based learning
- Methodology: Self-directed learning, collaborative problem-solving
- Standards: Rigorous code quality, comprehensive testing, professional practices
- ✅ Modern C++ Fundamentals - Syntax, semantics, best practices
- ✅ Memory Management - RAII, smart pointers, leak prevention
- ✅ Object-Oriented Programming - Classes, inheritance, polymorphism
- ✅ Advanced Language Features - Templates, exceptions, casting
- ✅ STL Proficiency - Containers, algorithms, iterators
- ✅ Professional Development - Code organization, documentation, testing
Basics → Memory → Operators → Inheritance → Polymorphism → Exceptions → Casting → Templates → STL → Advanced Algorithms
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- Focus: C++ syntax fundamentals, namespaces, I/O streams
- Key Projects: Megaphone program, basic class implementation
- Skills: Standard library usage, compilation, basic OOP concepts
- Focus: Memory management, pointers vs references, RAII principles
- Key Projects: Dynamic allocation, memory-safe implementations
- Skills: Heap/stack understanding, memory leak prevention
- Focus: Custom operators, fixed-point arithmetic, canonical form
- Key Projects: Fixed-point number class with full operator support
- Skills: Mathematical precision, operator semantics, class design
- Focus: Class hierarchies, inheritance patterns, access specifiers
- Key Projects: Animal hierarchy, protected vs private inheritance
- Skills: Code reusability, hierarchical design, access control
- Focus: Virtual functions, abstract classes, dynamic binding
- Key Projects: Abstract animal classes, runtime polymorphism
- Skills: Dynamic dispatch, interface design, virtual destructors
- Focus: Exception safety, custom exceptions, error handling
- Key Projects: Bureaucrat class with grade-based exceptions
- Skills: RAII exception safety, exception hierarchies, robust error handling
- Focus: C++ casting operators, type safety, conversions
- Key Projects: Safe casting implementations, serialization
- Skills: Type safety, static/dynamic/reinterpret casts, const correctness
- Focus: Function templates, template specialization, generic programming
- Key Projects: Generic algorithms, template metaprogramming
- Skills: Code reusability, type deduction, template instantiation
- Focus: STL containers, iterator patterns, algorithm integration
- Key Projects: Custom iterators, container adaptors (MutantStack)
- Skills: STL mastery, iterator design, algorithm optimization
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- Focus: Advanced STL usage, complex algorithms, real-world applications
- Key Projects: Bitcoin exchange calculator, advanced data processing
- Skills: Algorithm optimization, data structure selection, performance tuning
- 42 Norm Compliance: Strict coding standards and style guidelines
- Memory Safety: Zero memory leaks, proper RAII implementation
- Exception Safety: Strong exception guarantees throughout
- Professional Documentation: Comprehensive inline documentation
- Custom STL Containers: Iterator-compatible data structures
- Template Metaprogramming: Compile-time optimizations
- Exception Hierarchies: Robust error handling systems
- Algorithm Optimization: Efficient data processing and manipulation
- Financial Calculations: Bitcoin exchange rate processing
- Data Processing: Complex parsing and validation systems
- Memory Management: Production-ready resource handling
- Performance Optimization: Algorithmic efficiency focus
# Standard compilation command across all modules
make # Builds with -Wall -Wextra -Werror -std=c++98
make clean # Remove object files
make fclean # Complete cleanup
make re # Rebuild from scratch- Memory Testing: Valgrind integration for leak detection
- Standard Compliance: C++98 standard adherence
- Cross-Platform: Linux/macOS compatibility
- Performance: Algorithmic efficiency validation
| Phase | Modules | Key Concepts | Complexity | Code Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 1-3 | Syntax, Memory, Operators | ⭐⭐☆☆☆ | Professional |
| Intermediate | 4-6 | Inheritance, Polymorphism, Exceptions | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ | Production-Ready |
| Advanced | 7-10 | Templates, STL, Algorithms | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Industry-Standard |
- Months 1-2: C++ fundamentals and memory management
- Months 3-4: Object-oriented programming mastery
- Months 5-6: Advanced language features and STL proficiency
- Modern C++ Proficiency - Complete language mastery from basics to advanced
- Software Architecture - Clean design patterns and SOLID principles
- Memory Management - Production-ready resource handling
- Algorithm Implementation - Efficient data structures and algorithms
- Code Quality - Professional standards and best practices
- 10-Advanced-STL-and-Algorithms - Bitcoin exchange with complex STL usage
- 09-STL-Containers-and-Iterators - Custom container implementations
- 08-Templates-and-Generics - Template metaprogramming mastery
- Total Projects: 30+ individual exercises across 10 modules
- Lines of Code: 5,000+ lines of professional C++ code
- Compilation Standard: C++98 with strict compiler warnings
- Code Quality: Zero warnings, comprehensive error handling
- Complete C++ Journey - From beginner to advanced practitioner
- Production Standards - Code ready for professional environments
- Problem-Solving Skills - Complex algorithmic thinking demonstrated
- Learning Capability - Self-directed mastery of challenging concepts
- Code Quality - Adheres to industry standards and best practices
- Documentation - Clear, maintainable, and well-structured code
- Testing Mindset - Memory safety and error handling prioritized
- Collaborative Skills - 42 School peer-learning methodology
This collection represents a comprehensive C++ education equivalent to several university courses, completed through intensive project-based learning at 42 School Berlin. Each module builds upon previous knowledge, culminating in advanced STL usage and algorithmic implementations suitable for production environments.
Contact: cadenegr | Institution: 42 School Berlin