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Embedded C++

This is an introductory C++ course for programming embedded systems. The course is a support for programming lectures that use C++ as programming language at HEIA-FR / HES-SO. The course covers core C++ features targeting in particular programming of embedded systems. This course offers exercises that will be done in part during class time. It is a complement to the course given in the classroom and not a replacement. The exercises present theoretical concepts using examples, propose programming problems to be solved and answers to be given to questions (in the form of multiple choices). The prerequisites for this course are basic C programming skills. The course sometimes refers to Java concepts for students with a Java background. However, Java programming skills is not a prerequisite to the course.

Skill levelAdvanced
Time to complete 4 days
Skill levelAdvanced
Time to complete 4 days

About this course

This is an introductory C++ course for programming embedded systems. The course is a support for programming lectures that use C++ as programming language at HEIA-FR / HES-SO. The course covers core C++ features targeting in particular programming of embedded systems.

This course offers exercises that will be done in part during class time. It is a complement to the course given in the classroom and not a replacement.

The exercises present theoretical concepts using examples, propose programming problems to be solved and answers to be given to questions (in the form of multiple choices).

The prerequisites for this course are basic C programming skills. The course sometimes refers to Java concepts for students with a Java background. However, Java programming skills is not a prerequisite to the course.

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Content

  1. Introduction
  2. Building And Running Process
  3. Naming
  4. Fundamental Data Types
  5. Variables
  6. Arrays
  7. Input And Output
  8. Classes
  9. Classes And Inheritance
  10. Function And Method Arguments
  11. Deallocation And Destructor
  12. Template Classes
  13. Using auto
  1. Coding Guidelines

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The JetBrains Toolbox App 2.7+ makes setting up your course effortless. Already have a compatible IDE? It will launch it. If not, the app will install the right free IDE for your course.

Learn more about our licences here.

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Need more help? Check out our guide.

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