IST480: Advanced C++ Programming

Syllabus

Lecture notes:

1. Pointers, arrays, and structures in C++.
2. File I/O in Win32.
3. Named pipes.
4. Standard file handles.
5. Processes.
6. Controlling processes.
7. Threads.
8. Semaphores.
9. Makefile.
10. Virtual functions and polymorphism.
11. Reading directory information.
12. A Safer Alternative to TerminateProcess() by Andrew Tucker.
13. Magic sort - a problem to discuss.
14. Dictionary work - a problem to discuss.

Examples

Homework assignments and projects:

1. The cat program is due by Saturday, January 25, 2003, 11:59pm.
2. The npserv and npclnt programs are due by Monday, February 3rd, 2003, 11:59pm.
3. The shell program is due by Monday, February 17th, 2003, 11:59pm.
4. The second version of the shell program is due by Sunday, April 27, 2003, 11:59pm.