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| Source Code contains the actual lines of C++ statements that give the program direction and instruction |
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| Compiler- is a computer program that reads the source code and if the source code is "graammatically correct" the compiler produces Machine Code. |
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Linker - Literally links or hooks the machine code and library code together and binds it into and executable file -- one that runs the program |
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Inheritance
- When we use a class as a parent or base class and create a child class or derived class. |
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Pointers- variables that "point" to other variables |
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References- Varaibles taht "refer" to other variables |
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Operators- Symbols that direct certain operations to abe performed
EX: +, -, =, *, / |
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Functions
- Discrete modules or units of code that perform specific tasks
- It is possible to to separte and place all similar functions in their own library to help minimize program size
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Standard Libraries
- Libraries included as part of the C++ language
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Standard Template Libraries
- Libraries that include blueprints of classes that are ready to use. |
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OOP
Object Oriented Programing |
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OOP
- The program is based on real world things (objects)
- Designed + built to medel how these "real" things interact insted of having the program desing based on how the data flows through the program. |
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C++ Class
- Fundamental unit in OOP that contains the "job description" for a program object. |
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Object
- A single instance of a class |
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