C++ Concepts: Pointers and Abstract Classes

Welcome to this repository on key C++ programming concepts! Here, I’m practicing and implementing foundational concepts like pointers and abstract classes. This code is a part of my learning journey in mastering C++ as I build up to larger projects.

About This Repository

This repository contains code that demonstrates:

• Usage of pointers and pointer manipulation in C++
• Creation and use of abstract classes
• Practical examples and comments to help illustrate these concepts

The code is organized into a single file where each section focuses on different concepts. Each section has extensive comments to make it easy to follow.

Contents

The main topics covered in this file include:

1. Pointers
   • Basic pointer declarations and initialization
   • Pointer arithmetic
   • Pointers with arrays and functions
2. Abstract Classes
   • Introduction to abstract classes and pure virtual functions
   • Examples of inheritance and polymorphism using abstract classes
   • Use cases for abstract classes in C++ and their benefits

How to Use This Repository

To explore the code:

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Cpp-Concepts-Pointers-AbstractClasses.git

2. Open the file chapter9.cpp in any C++ editor or IDE.
3. Each section is commented, so you can uncomment sections as needed to test and run the code.

Getting Started with the Code

This code can be compiled and run in any C++ environment. Here’s a quick guide to get started:

1. Compilation: Use a C++ compiler like g++ to compile the file.

   g++ chapter9.cpp -o concepts

2. Execution:

   ./concepts

Each concept is demonstrated in an isolated section, so you can experiment with specific parts by uncommenting the relevant code blocks.

Future Plans

This repository is part of my C++ learning journey. In the next few months, I plan to:

• Add more advanced topics as I continue learning
• Transition to creating full-scale projects that integrate these concepts
• Apply C++ concepts in real-world projects, which will be added to this repository in the future

Contributions

I’m open to feedback and suggestions! If you see any areas for improvement or have tips, feel free to open an issue or pull request.