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# 🔧 C++ Learning Plan - Complete Summary
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## ✅ What Has Been Created
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Your comprehensive C++ learning plan is now ready and integrated into your tech learning system!
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---
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## 📁 File Structure
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```
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/Volumes/data/tutor_system/learning_plans/cpp/
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├── README.md ← Quick start guide
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├── 00_CPP_MASTER_PLAN.md ← Complete roadmap (42 modules)
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├── 01_KNOWLEDGE_GRAPH.md ← Dependency map (12 levels)
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└── 02_INITIAL_ASSESSMENT.md ← Self-assessment & challenges
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```
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---
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## 🎯 Complete Learning Path
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### Phase 1: C++ Foundations (2-3 months)
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**6 Modules:**
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1. Getting Started (environment, compiler, IDE)
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2. Basic Syntax & Types
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3. Control Flow (if/switch, loops)
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4. Functions (overloading, recursion)
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5. Arrays & Strings (C-style & std::string)
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6. Pointers & References (CRITICAL!)
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**Deliverables:**
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- Build CLI utilities
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- Master pointer arithmetic
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- Understand memory basics
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- Pass fundamentals exam (80%+)
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---
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### Phase 2: Object-Oriented C++ (3-4 months)
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**7 Modules:**
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1. Classes & Objects
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2. Advanced Constructors (copy, move, delegation)
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3. Operator Overloading
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4. Inheritance (single, multiple, virtual)
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5. Polymorphism (virtual functions, vtables)
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6. Templates Basics
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7. Exception Handling
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**Deliverables:**
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- Build custom container library
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- Implement class hierarchies
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- Master RAII pattern
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- Pass OOP exam (75%+)
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---
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### Phase 3: Modern C++ (4-5 months)
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**9 Modules:**
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1. Memory Management (stack vs heap, allocators)
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2. Smart Pointers (unique, shared, weak)
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3. Move Semantics (rvalue refs, std::move)
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4. Lambda Expressions
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5. STL Containers (vector, map, set, etc.)
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6. STL Algorithms (sort, find, transform)
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7. STL Iterators
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8. Template Metaprogramming (SFINAE, traits)
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9. C++11/14/17/20/23 Features
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**Deliverables:**
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- Build data structure library
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- Use only modern C++ idioms
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- Master STL thoroughly
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- Pass modern C++ exam (70%+)
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---
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### Phase 4: Advanced C++ (4-5 months)
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**8 Modules:**
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1. Concurrency (threads, mutexes, atomics)
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2. Advanced Templates (CRTP, concepts)
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3. Performance Optimization (profiling, SIMD)
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4. File I/O & Streams
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5. Build Systems (CMake, Make)
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6. Testing & Debugging (gtest, sanitizers)
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7. Design Patterns (23 patterns)
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8. Const Correctness & Best Practices
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**Deliverables:**
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- Build multi-threaded application
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- Achieve 90%+ performance optimization
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- Write comprehensive test suites
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- Pass advanced exam (75%+)
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---
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### Phase 5: Expert C++ (3-4 months)
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**6 Modules:**
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1. Advanced Memory (custom allocators, pools)
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2. Preprocessor & Macros
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3. Type System Deep Dive
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4. Undefined Behavior (detection & prevention)
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5. ABI & Binary Compatibility
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6. Embedded & Low-level Programming
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**Deliverables:**
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- Write production-quality code
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- Contribute to major open source
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- Deep understanding of C++ internals
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- Pass expert exam (80%+)
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---
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### Phase 6: Specializations (Ongoing)
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**Choose Your Path:**
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#### A. Game Development
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- Game engine architecture
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- Graphics programming (OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX)
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- Physics engines
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- Unreal Engine C++
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#### B. Systems Programming
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- Operating system concepts
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- Device drivers
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- Kernel programming
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- Low-level optimization
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#### C. High-Performance Computing
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- CUDA programming
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- Parallel algorithms
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- Vectorization
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- Distributed computing
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#### D. Financial Systems
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- Low-latency trading
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- Lock-free data structures
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- Real-time requirements
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- Market data processing
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#### E. Embedded Systems
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- Microcontroller programming
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- RTOS
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- Hardware abstraction
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- IoT applications
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#### F. Graphics & Rendering
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- OpenGL/Vulkan/DirectX
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- Shader programming
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- Ray tracing
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- 3D engines
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---
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## 📊 Knowledge Graph Highlights
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### 12 Knowledge Levels
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**Levels 1-3: Foundation (Must master sequentially)**
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- Basic syntax & environment
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- Control flow & functions
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- Arrays, strings, pointers
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**Levels 4-6: OOP (Build on foundation)**
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- Classes & objects
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- Inheritance & polymorphism
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- Templates basics
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**Levels 7-9: Modern & Advanced (Can parallelize)**
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- Level 7: Templates advanced
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- Level 8: Modern C++ features
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- Level 9: STL mastery
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**Levels 10-12: Expert (Final mastery)**
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- Level 10: Memory management
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- Level 11: Concurrency
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- Level 12: Exception handling & best practices
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**Total Topics Mapped:** 250+ C++ concepts with dependencies
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---
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## 📝 Assessment Features
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### Self-Assessment
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- **60+ topics** across all difficulty levels
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- Rate yourself 0-4 on each topic
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- Automatic proficiency calculation
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- Personalized starting point
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### Coding Challenges
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1. **Basic:** Filter and sort with vectors
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2. **Memory:** Dynamic array with manual management
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3. **OOP:** Shape hierarchy with polymorphism
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4. **Templates:** Generic container sum function
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5. **Modern:** Implement unique_ptr from scratch
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6. **Concurrency:** Thread-safe queue
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**Result:** Know exactly where to start and what to focus on
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---
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## 🎓 Key C++ Concepts Covered
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### Core Language
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- Pointers, references, memory management
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- Classes, inheritance, polymorphism
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- Templates & metaprogramming
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- Exception handling
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- Operator overloading
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### Modern C++ (C++11+)
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- Smart pointers (unique, shared, weak)
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- Move semantics & rvalue references
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- Lambda expressions
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- auto, decltype, constexpr
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- Range-based for loops
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- Variadic templates
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- Concepts (C++20)
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### STL Mastery
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- All container types
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- Algorithm library
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- Iterators & adaptors
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- Function objects
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- Type traits
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### Advanced Topics
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- Multithreading & concurrency
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- Memory optimization
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- Performance tuning
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- Design patterns
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- Build systems
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### Expert Level
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- Custom allocators
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- Template metaprogramming
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- ABI & binary compatibility
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- Undefined behavior
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- Low-level programming
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---
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## 📚 Recommended Resources
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### Essential Books
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1. **"C++ Primer"** - Stanley Lippman
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2. **"Effective C++"** - Scott Meyers (series)
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3. **"The C++ Programming Language"** - Bjarne Stroustrup
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4. **"C++ Concurrency in Action"** - Anthony Williams
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5. **"Modern C++ Design"** - Andrei Alexandrescu
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### Online Resources
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- **cppreference.com** - Best online reference
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- **learncpp.com** - Comprehensive tutorials
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- **CppCon** - Conference talks (YouTube)
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- **Compiler Explorer** - godbolt.org
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- **Quick Bench** - quick-bench.com
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### Practice Platforms
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- LeetCode (algorithms)
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- HackerRank (C++ track)
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- Codewars (kata challenges)
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- Project Euler (math problems)
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- Exercism (mentored practice)
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---
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## 💡 Why Learn C++?
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### Performance
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✅ Fastest compiled language
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✅ Zero-cost abstractions
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✅ Direct hardware access
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✅ Fine-grained memory control
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### Versatility
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✅ Game engines (Unreal, Unity)
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✅ Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
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✅ High-frequency trading
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✅ Embedded systems
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✅ Graphics & rendering
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✅ Scientific computing
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### Career Opportunities
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✅ Higher salaries (10-30% premium)
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✅ Specialized roles
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✅ Critical systems
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✅ Major companies (Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Facebook)
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### Industry Demand
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✅ Game development
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✅ Financial systems
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✅ Systems programming
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✅ Performance-critical applications
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✅ Embedded & IoT
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---
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## 🚀 Getting Started
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### Immediate Steps (Today)
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1. ☐ Read `/learning_plans/cpp/README.md`
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2. ☐ Set up C++ development environment
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3. ☐ Install compiler (GCC/Clang/MSVC)
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4. ☐ Choose IDE (VS Code/Visual Studio/CLion)
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5. ☐ Compile and run "Hello World"
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### This Week
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1. ☐ Complete `02_INITIAL_ASSESSMENT.md`
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2. ☐ Review `00_CPP_MASTER_PLAN.md` for your phase
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3. ☐ Study `01_KNOWLEDGE_GRAPH.md` dependencies
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4. ☐ Set up study schedule
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5. ☐ Join C++ community (r/cpp, C++ Slack/Discord)
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### First Month
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1. ☐ Complete 2-3 modules
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2. ☐ Build 3-5 small projects
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3. ☐ Solve 20 coding problems
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4. ☐ Read first 3 chapters of "C++ Primer"
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5. ☐ Take first comprehensive exam
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## 🎯 Success Metrics
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### Timeline Expectations
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**Full-Time Study (4-6 hours/day)**
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- Month 3: Phase 1 complete
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- Month 7: Phase 2 complete
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- Month 12: Phase 3 complete
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- Month 17: Phase 4 complete
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- Month 20: Expert level
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**Part-Time Study (2-3 hours/day)**
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- Month 3: Phase 1 complete
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- Month 7: Phase 2 complete
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- Month 14: Phase 3 complete
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- Month 20: Phase 4 complete
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- Month 24: Expert level
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### Milestones
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- ✅ **Month 3:** Master fundamentals, pointers, basic OOP
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- ✅ **Month 7:** Master OOP, templates, exception handling
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- ✅ **Month 12:** Master modern C++, STL, move semantics
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- ✅ **Month 17:** Master concurrency, performance, design patterns
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- ✅ **Month 20:** Expert level, choose specialization
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---
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## 🔗 Integration with Learning System
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Your C++ plan is fully integrated with:
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- **Exam system** - Take C++ quizzes and exams
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- **Progress tracking** - Log your journey
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- **Python learning plan** - Complementary skills
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- **Other tech subjects** - Full-stack capability
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---
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## 💪 C++ Learning Tips
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### Critical Advice
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1. **Master pointers early** - They're fundamental to everything
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2. **Use compiler warnings** - Enable -Wall -Wextra -Werror
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3. **Read STL source code** - Best way to learn advanced techniques
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4. **Profile before optimizing** - Use profiling tools
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5. **Practice memory management** - Write custom allocators
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6. **Learn modern C++** - Focus on C++11 and later
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7. **Use sanitizers** - AddressSanitizer, ThreadSanitizer, etc.
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### Common Pitfalls to Avoid
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❌ Ignoring compiler warnings
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❌ Using raw pointers in modern C++
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❌ Premature optimization
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❌ Skipping const correctness
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❌ Not understanding the Rule of Five
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❌ Mixing C and C++ styles
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❌ Memory leaks and dangling pointers
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## 🌟 What Makes This Plan Special
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### Comprehensive
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- 42 modules covering everything from basics to expert
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- 250+ topics mapped with dependencies
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- 6 specialization paths
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### Structured
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- Clear learning order with prerequisites
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- Logical progression from simple to complex
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- Parallel learning opportunities identified
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### Practical
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- 6 coding challenges to assess level
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- Project-based learning
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- Real-world applications
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### Modern
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- Focus on C++11/14/17/20/23
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- Modern best practices
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- Industry-relevant skills
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### Flexible
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- Self-paced learning
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- Multiple schedule options
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- Skip mastered topics
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- Choose your specialization
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---
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## 📞 Next Actions
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**Start your C++ mastery journey now:**
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1. Navigate to `/Volumes/data/tutor_system/learning_plans/cpp/`
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2. Read README.md
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3. Take the initial assessment
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4. Begin Module 1.1
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5. Code every day!
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---
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**C++ is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Master it and unlock unlimited career possibilities! 🔧🚀**
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---
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**Created:** October 21, 2025
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**Status:** ✅ Ready to use
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**Next Update:** January 2026
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**Your journey starts now!** 💪
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