Learn CPP with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Syntax and classes
STL containers and algorithms
OOP and inheritance
Templates and generics
Smart pointers and RAII
Concurrency and systems
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: OOP, classes
Week 2: STL + templates
Week 3: Smart pointers, memory
Week 4: Build a full application
Interview Questions
Difference between pointer and reference?
What is RAII?
Explain deep copy vs shallow copy.
How do templates work?
What is virtual inheritance?
Cheat Sheet
STL containers overview
Rule of 3/5/0
Smart pointer types
Move semantics cheat codes
Books
Effective Modern C++
C++ Primer
The C++ Programming Language (Stroustrup)
Tutorials
cplusplus.com basics
freeCodeCamp C++ tutorials
TheCherno C++ playlist
Official Docs
cppreference (unofficial but standard)
ISO C++ Committee docs
LLVM and GCC manuals
Community Links
StackOverflow C++ tag
CppLang Reddit
ISO C++ Discord
Community Support
Huge global community since 1980s
Active ISO committee
Strong open-source ecosystem