All notable changes to this repository will be documented in this file.
The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.
- Visual diagrams for OOP concepts
- Video tutorials for complex topics
- GitHub Pages site for better browsing
- More real-world application examples
- Automated code formatting checks (clang-format for C++, checkstyle for Java)
- ✅ Fixed naming inconsistency: Renamed "Leacture" folders to "Lecture" (Lectures 01-06)
- ✅ Fixed spacing in Lecture_08 folder name for consistency
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Issue Templates - Professional issue reporting system
- Bug Report template with structured fields
- Feature Request template for suggestions
- Question template for course-related questions
- Issue template configuration with helpful links
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Pull Request Template - Standardized PR submission format
- Type of change checkboxes
- Testing checklist
- Environment details section
- Contribution guidelines reference
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SECURITY.md - Comprehensive security policy
- Vulnerability reporting guidelines
- Security best practices for C++ and Java
- Response timeline commitments
- Educational context considerations
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SUPPORT.md - Community support guide
- Getting help resources
- Common questions and answers
- Learning resources (internal and external)
- Bug reporting process
- Community guidelines
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QUICK_REFERENCE.md - Fast reference guide
- Quick start commands for C++ and Java
- Core OOP concepts overview
- Common code patterns
- Troubleshooting tips
- Navigation shortcuts
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CODE_STYLE.md - Coding standards guide
- C++ style guidelines
- Java style guidelines
- Documentation standards
- File organization rules
- Code review checklist
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CONTRIBUTORS.md - Contributor recognition
- List of maintainers and instructors
- Contribution guidelines
- Recognition policy
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Enhanced C++ Build Workflow
- Improved error reporting with detailed statistics
- Compilation summary with success/failure counts
- Warning flags enabled (-Wall -Wextra)
- Better visual feedback with emojis
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Enhanced Java Build Workflow
- Improved error reporting with detailed statistics
- Compilation summary with success/failure counts
- Lint warnings enabled (-Xlint:all)
- Better visual feedback with emojis
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README.md - Enhanced main documentation
- Added CI/CD status badges for C++ and Java builds
- Added comprehensive Community section with all new files
- Added Quick Reference link in callout boxes
- Links to all new policy documents
- Improved navigation with Support Guide reference
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KNOWN_ISSUES.md - Updated status
- Marked folder naming issues as FIXED
- Added completion dates
- Updated with all corrected folder names
- CI/CD workflows now provide detailed compilation statistics
- Issue tracking system now uses modern YAML templates
- Community engagement improved with better documentation
- README structure enhanced with more comprehensive sections
- Folder naming inconsistency (Leacture → Lecture) across C++ lectures 01-06
- Missing space in Lecture_08 folder name
- Lack of structured issue reporting
- Insufficient community guidelines
- No security vulnerability reporting process
- Missing quick reference for common tasks
- No coding style guidelines
- GitHub Actions workflows with better error reporting
- Community engagement through templates and guides
- Documentation organization and accessibility
- Repository discoverability with status badges
- Learning experience with quick reference guide
- Code quality standards with style guide
- Contributor recognition and acknowledgment
- LICENSE - MIT License for open educational use
- CONTRIBUTING.md - Comprehensive contribution guidelines for students and educators
- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md - Community standards and academic integrity guidelines
- GETTING_STARTED.md - Complete beginner's guide with setup instructions
- CONTENT_INDEX.md - Comprehensive catalog of all 156+ programs and 80+ documentation files
- KNOWN_ISSUES.md - Tracking of known issues and future improvements
- CHANGELOG.md - This file, tracking all repository changes
- Added repository badges (License, Stars, Forks, PRs Welcome)
- Created comprehensive table of contents
- Added detailed repository structure diagram
- Included setup instructions for C++ and Java
- Added running instructions with examples
- Expanded learning objectives section
- Added repository statistics (139 C++ programs, 17 Java programs, 80+ docs)
- Improved formatting and visual appeal
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.editorconfig - Consistent code formatting across editors
- 4-space indentation for C++ and Java
- UTF-8 encoding
- LF line endings
- Trim trailing whitespace
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.gitignore - Enhanced with comprehensive ignore patterns
- C++ compiled files (*.o, *.exe, *.out, *.a, *.so, *.dll)
- Java compiled files (*.class, *.jar)
- IDE files (VS Code, IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans)
- OS files (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- Build directories
- Temporary files
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cpp-build.yml - Automated C++ compilation checking
- Runs on push/PR to main and develop branches
- Compiles all C++ files with g++
- Uses C++17 standard
- Reports compilation errors
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java-build.yml - Automated Java compilation checking
- Runs on push/PR to main and develop branches
- Compiles all Java files with JDK 17
- Reports compilation errors
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markdown-check.yml - Markdown link validation
- Checks all markdown files for broken links
- Configurable retry logic
- Helps maintain documentation quality
- Organized GitHub workflows in
.github/workflows/ - Added markdown link check configuration
- README.md significantly enhanced with better structure and information
- .gitignore expanded from 33 to 150+ lines with comprehensive patterns
- All major sections now have detailed guides
- Cross-references added between related topics
- Learning paths suggested for different skill levels
- Quick reference sections added
- Better navigation with table of contents
- Automated testing for code compilation
- Consistent code formatting standards
- Clear contribution guidelines
- Community standards established
- Academic integrity policies documented
- 139 C++ program files across 14 lectures
- 17 Java program files across 13 chapters
- 80+ markdown documentation files
- Comprehensive examples for all OOP concepts
- Practice problems and exercises
- Exam materials (CT, Lab, Final)
- Overview of C++
- Classes and Objects
- Constructors and Destructors
- Arrays, Pointers, and References
- Function Overloading
- Operator Overloading
- Inheritance
- I/O Systems
- Virtual Functions and Polymorphism
- Templates and Generic Programming
- Exception Handling
- RTTI and Casting
- Namespaces and Conversion Functions
- Standard Template Library (STL)
- Introduction to Java
- Elementary Programming
- Control Structures
- Methods and Arrays
- Objects and Classes
- Object-Oriented Thinking
- Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Exception Handling
- Abstract Classes and Interfaces
- Detailed README files for most chapters
- Code examples with comments
- Topic-specific markdown guides
- Practice exercises
This repository uses semantic versioning:
- MAJOR version: Significant restructuring or major content additions
- MINOR version: New lectures, chapters, or significant documentation
- PATCH version: Bug fixes, minor documentation updates
When making changes, please update this changelog with:
- Date of change
- Category (Added/Changed/Deprecated/Removed/Fixed/Security)
- Description of the change
- Any relevant details or breaking changes
See CONTRIBUTING.md for full contribution guidelines.
This changelog is maintained according to Keep a Changelog principles.