E3062 PROGRAMMING 1

To make C++ work for you, you must be able to write C++ program. To give C++ instructions to a computer, you will need and editor and a C++ compiler. An editor lets you type a C++ program, make changes and save it in a file. The compiler then translate your C++ program into a form that your computer can read. Then finally, you will be able to run your program.
To get started, we introduce in this chapter a simple C++ program and then go on to briefly explain the various parts that make up a C++ program.