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Top reasons why students need to master C++

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Our next Mastering Computer Programming (C++) training will run during two weeks from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 (2-13 December) in our premises in Quatre-Bornes. Students will be offered a 20% discount upon presentation of their student card.

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Software development is a fascinating career path which many students today dream to embrace. This is true in Mauritius given the importance of the ICT sector in our country. A lot of young people want to be able to join companies operating in the Ebène Cybercity.

However, software development requires a mastery of programming and this is difficult for many. One of the main reasons is that students are expected to use C++ which is a complex programming language. We are aware that learning C++ can be a nightmare for many students.

Why students need to learn C++

First and foremost, knowing C++ is a requirement to pass exams. It also enables students to have a solid foundation in Computer Science and this is beneficial for later years of study and for their career in IT.

C++ is multiplatform and is used almost everywhere, on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, etc. A lot of applications are written in C++ including Windows itself, Photoshop, most video games, etc. It is also used in embedded systems including video consoles (Xbox 360, the PS3/PS4, smartphones, cameras, TVs, cars, airplanes, etc. ) As such, as a C++ programmer, a student can aspire to contribute to the implementation of these systems.

Being proficient in C++ makes someone a good programmer in the sense that focus is not laid only on end results but also on how computers work. There are many features unique to C++ such as pointers, manual memory management, templates and many others. Having a solid experience of lower-level features enables students to have a better understanding of what programming really means.

Many popular languages are modeled on the syntax and constructs of C and C++. This include Java, Javascript, PHP, Perl and many others. Although the learning curve of C++ can be quite steep, students get a head start towards learning the other programming languages.

Programming in C++ is fun. As Bjarne Stroustrup, the inventor of C++, says: “C++ is general purpose programming language designed to make programming more enjoyable for the serious programmer”.

Learning C++ with professional programmers

Knowledge7 is offering a special December course to help university students really master C++. The training will run during two weeks from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 (2-13 December) in our premises in Quatre-Bornes.

Students with a valid student ID get 20% discount off our normal price. They will benefit from the individual attention and expertise of the trainers who are professional programmers.

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Comments

  1. Nayar says

    17 November 2013 at 18:17

    People believe C# is the natural upgrade of C and C++. That’s sad

  2. Avinash Meetoo says

    17 November 2013 at 19:00

    C and C++ are system programming languages while Java and C# are mostly used to build enterprise applications. They serve different purposes. Personally, I am a big fan of C and less of C++ which I find very complex. It’s a pity a lot of young people starting programming are exposed to the joys of software development through C++. It’s like starting music with a philharmonic orchestra… It’s tough.

  3. Harish says

    30 December 2014 at 15:14

    C++ can be horribly complex, and when it is used in ‘true’ embedded systems, a lot of the functionality of C++ is stripped away, namely exception handling which until the most recent version of the C++ standard was completely broken!

    The focus in industry and most certainly in academia is to be conversant in Functional programming and this definitely a sentiment I would agree with.

  4. Avinash Meetoo says

    30 December 2014 at 16:15

    I agree. C++ is horribly complex. Especially for beginners. Unfortunately, some universities in Mauritius introduce programming using C++ and this course is designed for those who didn’t understand a thing (because they were badly taught presumably) to try to make them start loving programming.

    Up to now, we have never run the course. It’s just in case…

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