Notes, Code, and Experiments with C++

My notes on C++ and various programs I write while learning the syntax. I aim for a deeper understanding of the language over the long term.

Quick Overview

• Created in 1979 by Bell Laboratories
• General-purpose coding language, derived from C language

Motivations for Mastering C++

• I want to gain a better understanding of memory management
• Bitcoin Core is written in C++ and I want to explore its source code directly to understand its workings without intermediaries, the intact truth
• It's a must in order to join the league of shadowy super coders, of course

Programs

1. Tic-Tac-Toe: simple console-based game for 2 players

Compiling & Running C++ Programs

- Alternative A: fast

1. Compile the source code to generate the executable (AKA machine code or object code), using command: g++ main.cpp

If there is more than one file, use: g++ main.cpp functions.cpp

2. Run the executable file, using command: ./a.out

- Alternative B: custom name

1. Compile: g++ main.cpp -o customname
2. Run: ./customname