C++ Primer Training Project

This repository contains C++ code samples that I wrote while working through the C++ Primer book. Each example represents a concept or experiment as I test and learn different features in C++. The code is structured in chapters and sections, and I’ve implemented a Makefile to simplify building and running each example.

Prerequisites

• Compiler: This project uses clang++ as the C++ compiler, compatible with C++17 standard.
• Environment: macOS with an ARM chip.
• Tools: Make for build automation.

Project Structure

• Source Code: All source files are organized under the src/ directory. Code is organized by chapter, section, and optional subsections, mirroring the structure of the book.
• Build Directory: Compiled binaries are saved in the build/ directory, preserving the chapter and section structure.

src/
├── chapter1/
│   ├── section1/
│   │   └── main.cpp
│   ├── section2/
│   └── ...
└── chapter2/
    └── section1/
build/
├── chapter1/
│   ├── section1/
│   │   └── main
│   ├── section2/
│   └── ...
└── chapter2/
    └── section1/

Building the Project

To compile all examples in the project, simply run:

make

This will find all main.cpp files in the src/ directory and compile them into corresponding binaries in the build/ directory.

Running a Specific Example

To run a specific example, use the make run command with chapter and section parameters. Optionally, you can add a subsection parameter if the code is nested further. You can also specify optional input and output files to feed input or redirect output as needed.

make run chapter=<chapter> section=<section> [subsection=<subsection>] < input_file > output_file

For example, to run the code in src/chapter1/section1/main.cpp:

make run chapter=chapter1 section=section1

If there’s a subsection, specify it as well:

make run chapter=chapter1 section=section1 subsection=subsection1

You can also provide an input file and/or an output file to redirect the program’s input and output:

make run chapter=chapter1 section=section1 < data.txt > result.txt

Cleaning Up

To remove all compiled binaries, run:

make clean

This will delete the build/ directory and all its contents.

Notes

• This project is purely for my learning and understanding as I work through the C++ Primer book. It is not intended for collaborative development.
• The code here serves as a reference for testing different approaches and outcomes.