Deciphering Object-Oriented Programming with C++: A practical, in-depth guide to implementing object-oriented design principles to create robust code

by Dorothy R. Kirk

Overview

Even though object-oriented software design enables more easily maintainable code, companies choose C++ as an OO language for its speed. Object-oriented programming in C++ is not automatic – it is crucial to understand OO concepts and how they map to both C++ language features and OOP techniques. Distinguishing your code by utilizing well-tested, creative solutions, which can be found in popular design patterns, is crucial in today’s marketplace. This book will help you to harness OOP in C++ to write better code.
Starting with the essential C++ features, which serve as building blocks for the key chapters, this book focuses on explaining fundamental object-oriented concepts and shows you how to implement them in C++. With the help of practical code examples and diagrams, you’ll learn how and why things work. The book’s coverage furthers your C++ repertoire by including templates, exceptions, operator overloading, STL, and OO component testing. You’ll discover popular design patterns with in-depth examples and understand how to use them as effective programming solutions to solve recurring OOP problems.
By the end of this book, you’ll be able to employ essential and advanced OOP concepts to create enduring and robust software.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781804611081
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	09/23/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	594
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Dorothy R. Kirk has specialized in object-oriented (OO) technologies since nearly their inception. She began as an early adopter of C++ at General Electric in research and development (R&D). After working on various projects, she was one of 10 charter members to start GE's Advanced Concepts Center to commercially utilize OO technologies. She later started her own OO training and consulting business, specializing in OOP using C++ and Java. She additionally programs in Python. She has developed and taught many OO courses and has clients spanning industries such as academia, finance, transportation, software, embedded systems, manufacturing, and medical imaging. She has also taught C++ and OO courses at Penn State University.
Ms. Kirk has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Temple University.
Ms. Kirk is married and has two grown children; she and her family live on a horse farm in Pennsylvania.