Day 6

Overview

This week, we will be focusing on the basics of the C++ programming language. Today, we will go over the basics of the language, what compilation is, and how it compares and contrasts with Python.

Lessons

Lesson Title	Objectives	Questions
Introduction to C++	Explain static and dynamic typing Explain basic C++ structure and syntax, comparing/contrasting with python Introduce compiling from the command line	What is the difference between compiled and interpreted languages? What are the main advantages of C++ vs python? What are some similarities between python and C++?
First C++ Program	Be able to write and build a minimal C++ program Be able to debug compiler errors	How do I write and compile a minimal C++ program? What are the basic constructs of C++? How do I handle compile errors?

Discussions and Assignments

• Class Warm Up
• Group Homework Assignment - Day 6