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14 Cards in this Set
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Is C++ useful?
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Yes, though not perfect
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Is C++ perfect?
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No, goal was for it to be practical
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What's great about OO?
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Best way for developing large, complex software systems
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Is C++ object-oriented?
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Yes
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Is C++ better than Ada?
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- Choice of language often dictated more by business considerations, rather than technical considerations
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Who uses C++?
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Many companies & organizations
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How long does it take to learn C++?
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6-12 months to become proficient in OO/C++
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What are some features of C++, from business perspective?
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- Huge installed base
- Provide simplified interfaces to component - Operator overloading - Localizes access to component - Reduces tradeoff between safety (protect data) and usability (support multiple instances) - inline'ing maintains safety while helping performance - Inheritance and dynamic binding (old code can call new code) |
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Are virtual functions central to OO/C++?
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Yes, critical for C++ to be object-oriented
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Why is dynamic binding (virtual functions) so important?
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It allows old (already-written) code to call new code
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Is C++ backward compatible with ANSI C?
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Almost
- C++ requires prototypes - f() indicates function w/no parameters, rather than variable # of parameters |
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Is C++ standardized?
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Yes
- ANSI C++ - ISO C++ |
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Where can I get copy of ISO/ANSI C++ standard?
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Search ANSI web site for doc #14882
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What are some good C++ interview questions?
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- Rely on someone w/technical expertise in C++
- Use C++ FAQs for list of questions |
