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C++ Basics

Introduction to C++C++ History and EvolutionC++ Environment SetupC++ First ProgramC++ SyntaxC++ CommentsC++ Data TypesC++ VariablesC++ ConstantsC++ KeywordsC++ OperatorsC++ Input/Output

C++ Control Structures

C++ If-Else StatementsC++ Switch StatementsC++ For LoopsC++ While LoopsC++ Do-While LoopsC++ Break and ContinueC++ Goto Statement

C++ Functions

C++ Function BasicsC++ Function ParametersC++ Function OverloadingC++ Inline FunctionsC++ RecursionC++ Default ArgumentsC++ Lambda Expressions

C++ Arrays and Strings

C++ ArraysC++ Multidimensional ArraysC++ C-style StringsC++ String ClassC++ String FunctionsC++ String Streams

C++ Pointers and References

C++ Pointers BasicsC++ Pointer ArithmeticC++ ReferencesC++ Pointers vs ReferencesC++ Dynamic Memory AllocationC++ Smart Pointers

C++ Object-Oriented Programming

C++ Classes and ObjectsC++ Constructors and DestructorsC++ Access SpecifiersC++ EncapsulationC++ InheritanceC++ PolymorphismC++ Virtual FunctionsC++ Abstract ClassesC++ Interfaces (Pure Virtual)C++ Friend Functions and Classes

C++ Templates

C++ Function TemplatesC++ Class TemplatesC++ Template SpecializationC++ Variadic Templates

C++ Exception Handling

C++ Try-Catch BlocksC++ Throwing ExceptionsC++ Custom ExceptionsC++ Exception Specifications

C++ File Handling

C++ File I/O StreamsC++ Reading from FilesC++ Writing to FilesC++ Binary File Operations

C++ Standard Template Library

C++ STL ContainersC++ STL AlgorithmsC++ STL IteratorsC++ STL Function Objects

C++ Advanced Topics

C++ NamespacesC++ Preprocessor DirectivesC++ Type CastingC++ MultithreadingC++ Regular ExpressionsC++ Move SemanticsC++ Rvalue References

C++ Memory Management

C++ Stack vs HeapC++ Memory LeaksC++ Garbage CollectionC++ Custom Allocators

C++ Best Practices

C++ Coding StandardsC++ Performance OptimizationC++ Debugging TechniquesC++ Unit Testing

C++ Variables

Variables are fundamental building blocks in C++ programming. They serve as containers for storing data values that can be manipulated and accessed throughout your program.

What are C++ Variables?

In C++, a variable is a named storage location in the computer's memory. It holds a value of a specific C++ Data Type, such as integers, floating-point numbers, or characters.

Declaring Variables

To use a variable in C++, you must first declare it. The basic syntax for declaring a variable is:

data_type variable_name;

For example, to declare an integer variable named "age":

int age;

Initializing Variables

You can assign a value to a variable when you declare it or later in your program. This is called initialization.

int score = 100;  // Initialization during declaration
double pi;
pi = 3.14159;  // Initialization after declaration

Variable Naming Conventions

  • Use descriptive names that reflect the variable's purpose
  • Start with a letter or underscore
  • Can contain letters, numbers, and underscores
  • Are case-sensitive (myVar and myvar are different variables)
  • Avoid using C++ Keywords as variable names

Variable Scope

The scope of a variable determines where it can be accessed in your program. C++ has three main types of variable scope:

  1. Local variables: Declared inside a function or block
  2. Global variables: Declared outside all functions
  3. Static variables: Retain their value between function calls

Example: Using Variables in C++

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    int age = 25;
    double height = 1.75;
    char grade = 'A';

    cout << "Age: " << age << " years" << endl;
    cout << "Height: " << height << " meters" << endl;
    cout << "Grade: " << grade << endl;

    return 0;
}

This example demonstrates declaring and initializing variables of different types, then using them with C++ Input/Output operations.

Best Practices for Using Variables

  • Initialize variables when declaring them to avoid undefined behavior
  • Use meaningful names that describe the variable's purpose
  • Keep variable names consistent throughout your code
  • Declare variables in the smallest scope necessary
  • Use C++ Constants for values that don't change

Understanding variables is crucial for effective C++ programming. They form the foundation for more advanced concepts like C++ Pointers and C++ Classes and Objects.