Welcome to the Basics of C++ Programming!

In this section, we will review the fundamental concepts of the C++ programming language. C++ is a powerful and widely-used language in the field of algorithmic trading, offering a range of features and libraries that make it ideal for developing trading systems.

As an entry-level engineer with a background in C++, you already have a solid foundation. We will build upon that foundation and explore key concepts relevant to engineering in C++ for finance. We will cover topics such as data types, variables, operators, control structures, functions, and more.

Let's start by looking at some basic C++ code:

1#include <iostream>
2using namespace std;
3
4int main() {
5  cout << "Hello, World!" << endl;
6  return 0;
7}

In this code snippet, we include the iostream library, which allows us to use the cout object to print the message "Hello, World!" to the console. The return 0; statement indicates that our program executed successfully.

Throughout this section, we will provide examples and exercises to help you practice and reinforce your understanding of the concepts. Let's dive in and explore the basics of C++ programming!

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#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

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int main() {

  // C++ code goes here

  return 0;

}