Day 1: Introduction to C++ & Fundamental Programming Concepts

Objective: Introduce C++ basics and set up the development environment.

1. Introduction to Programming and C++
   • What is programming?
   • Why learn C++? (Real-life examples: games, embedded systems)
   • Overview of C++ as a compiled language.
2. Setting Up the Environment

• Installing Code::Blocks or Visual Studio.
• Writing and running the first program: "Hello, World!".

1. Basic Structure of a C++ Program

• Explanation of #include, int main(), and {}.
• Writing simple programs to display text.

1. Variables and Data Types
   • Concept of variables (e.g., storing a person’s age or marks).
   • Common data types: int, float, char, bool.
   • Using cout and cin for input and output.

Day 2: Control Flow and Loops

Objective: Teach students to control the flow of a program using decision-making and loops.

1. If-Else Statements
   • Syntax and flow.
   • Examples: Checking if a number is positive or negative.
2. Loops in C++
   • For Loop: Printing numbers from 1 to 10.
   • While Loop: Summing numbers up to a given limit.
   • Do-While Loop: Ensuring user input is valid (e.g., guessing a number).
3. Basic Arithmetic Operations
   • Writing small programs to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
   • Example: A simple calculator using loops.

Day 3: Arrays and Functions

Objective: Introduce arrays and functions to demonstrate modular programming.

1. Introduction to Arrays
   • What is an array? (e.g., storing the marks of 5 students).
   • Defining and accessing array elements.
   • Simple example: Summing the elements of an array.