Object-Oriented Programming with C++ Roadmap

Stage	Main Topic	Content & Learning Activities	Objectives & Deliverables
1	C++ Fundamentals	Syntax, Variables, Data Types Operators and Control Flow Functions Pointers and References	Solidify the basic C++ knowledge required for OOP.
2	Introduction to OOP	Objects and Classes The Four Pillars of OOP	Understand the mindset and benefits of OOP.
3	Classes and Objects	Defining a Class Access Specifiers (public, private, protected) Constructors and Destructors The 'this' Pointer	Create and manage your own objects.
4	Encapsulation	Data Hiding Getters and Setters	Protect object data from unauthorized access.
5	Inheritance	Single Inheritance Types of Inheritance Multiple Inheritance	Reuse code by creating new classes from existing ones.
6	Polymorphism	Compile-time Polymorphism (Overloading) Run-time Polymorphism (Overriding) Pure Virtual Functions	Write more flexible code.
7	Abstraction	Abstract Classes Interfaces	Hide complex implementation details.
8	Advanced OOP Concepts	Friend Functions and Classes Static Members Templates	Master advanced OOP techniques.
9	Standard Template Library (STL)	Containers (Vector, List, Map...) Iterators Algorithms	Effectively use C++'s powerful library.
10	SOLID Principles	SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, DIP	Write maintainable, scalable, and understandable code.
11	Design Patterns	Introduction Creational, Structural, Behavioral Patterns	Apply proven solutions to common design problems.

Core Mindsets for Object-Oriented Programming

Focus on "what" an object does, not "how" it does it. Hide complexity and expose only necessary functionality.

View problems in terms of interacting objects. Each object has its own data (attributes) and behavior (methods).

Protect an object's data from unauthorized access. Always start with `private` and only open up access when absolutely necessary.

Design classes to be single-purpose, self-contained, and reusable. Leverage inheritance and polymorphism to create flexible, maintainable code.