Udacity C++ Nanodegree Projects and Notes

This repository contains projects and notes completed as part of the Udacity C++ Nanodegree program. The projects demonstrate advanced C++ programming concepts, including object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and system programming. The repository also includes comprehensive notes for reference and learning.

Contents

• Notes

  Detailed notes summarizing key concepts from the Udacity C++ Nanodegree tutorials.

  • Format: PDF
  • Topics include: Advanced C++ concepts, object-oriented programming, memory management, and best practices.

• Project 1: OpenStreetMap Route Planning

  Implementation of a route planning tool using the A* search algorithm to find the shortest path between two points on a map.

• Project 2: Linux System Monitor

  A terminal-based system monitor tool inspired by the Linux Task Manager, providing real-time insights into CPU, memory usage, and processes.

Project 1: OpenStreetMap Route Planning Project

Overview

This project demonstrates the use of the A* search algorithm to calculate the shortest route between two points on an OpenStreetMap.

Key Features

• Parses OpenStreetMap data using the IO2D library.
• Implements the A* algorithm for efficient route planning.
• Visualizes the calculated path on the map.

Technologies Used

• Programming Language: C++
• Libraries: IO2D, STL containers
• Algorithm: A* search

Usage

• Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory.
• Build the project using the provided Makefile or CMake configuration.
• Run the executable to load the map and select start and end points.

Project 2: Linux System Monitor

Overview

This terminal-based tool provides insights into the Linux system’s performance, including CPU and memory usage and details of running processes. It is inspired by the Windows Task Manager.

Key Features

• Displays real-time information about system resources.
• Lists running processes with detailed metrics.
• Interactive interface powered by the ncurses library.

Technologies Used

• Programming Language: C++
• Libraries: ncurses
• Build Tool: Make

Usage

• Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory.
• Build the project using the provided Makefile.
• Run the executable to monitor the system.

Setup and Installation

• Clone the repository:

  git clone https://github.com/ronyshaji/Udacity_CPP.git

• Navigate to the project directory:

  cd Udacity_CPP

• Follow the specific instructions in each project directory to build and run the projects.