Objective

To provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to C and C++, focusing on their core concepts, differences, real-world applications, and how to get started with these powerful programming languages.

Webinar Structure

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

• Welcome and Agenda Overview

• Importance of Learning C and C++

  • Foundational languages in computer science.

  • Widely used in system programming, game development, embedded systems, etc.

2. Basics of C Programming (20 minutes)

• Brief History and Evolution of C

• Key Features

  • Procedural programming

  • Portability and efficiency

• Core Concepts

  • Variables and Data Types

  • Input/Output operations (printf, scanf)

  • Control Flow (if-else, loops)

• Code Demo: Writing and running a simple C program.

3. Advancing to C++ (25 minutes)

• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Key Features of C++

  • Classes and Objects

  • Inheritance and Polymorphism

  • Templates and STL (Standard Template Library)

• Differences between C and C++

  • Procedural vs. Object-Oriented Paradigm

  • Memory Management in C++ (smart pointers, RAII)

• Code Demo: A basic C++ program using OOP principles.

4. Applications of C and C++ (15 minutes)

• C Applications

  • Operating Systems (Linux Kernel)

  • Embedded Systems

  • System Utilities

• C++ Applications

  • Game Development (Unreal Engine, Unity)

  • GUI Applications

  • Financial Systems and High-Performance Computing

5. Best Practices and Tools (15 minutes)

• IDEs and Compilers (Code::Blocks, Dev-C++, Visual Studio, GCC)

• Debugging Tools (GDB)

• Writing Efficient Code

  • Memory Management

  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls

• Introduction to Version Control Systems (Git).

6. Q&A and Resources (15 minutes)

• Answering Participant Questions

• Sharing Learning Resources

  • Books: “The C Programming Language” by K&R, “C++ Primer”

  • Online Tutorials and Practice Platforms (GeeksforGeeks, LeetCode)

  • Open-source projects for beginners to contribute.