Chapter 1
Getting Started

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able:

• Explain the C++ compilation model
• Execute the main() function
• Illustrate the declaration and definition of variables
• Determine built-in arithmetic types, references, and pointers
• Explain the scope of a variable
• Use control flow statements
• Define and utilize arrays

In this chapter, you will learn about the usage of variables and control flow statements to create more robust programs.