Mini Course: Build Rock Paper Scissors with C++

Module 1: Course Introduction & Game Demo

⏳ 5 minutes

• Topics: Overview of project goals and final gameplay

• Hands-on: Run the completed game to understand end-to-end flow

Module 2: Environment Setup

⏳ 5 minutes

• Topics: Setting up your C++ compiler or IDE, project structure

• Hands-on: Initialize a new console-application project

Module 3: Defining Moves & Random Choice

⏳ 5 minutes

• Topics: enum for Rock/Paper/Scissors, std::rand() setup

• Hands-on: Implement a function that returns a random computer move

Module 4: Player Input & Validation

⏳ 5 minutes

• Topics: std::cin usage, input sanitization, error handling

• Hands-on: Capture and validate the player’s move selection

Module 5: Round Outcome Logic

⏳ 5 minutes

• Topics: Conditional statements to compare moves and decide win/lose/tie

• Hands-on: Write a function determineWinner(player, computer)

Module 6: Modularization & Helper Functions

⏳ 5 minutes

• Topics: Splitting code into reusable functions and headers

• Hands-on: Refactor outcome and I/O code into separate helper units

Module 7: Game Loop & Score Tracking

⏳ 5 minutes

• Topics: while loops for repeated play, tracking wins/losses/draws

• Hands-on: Build the main loop that lets users play multiple rounds

Module 8: Testing & Final Cleanup

⏳ 10 minutes

• Topics: Manual test cases, edge-case handling, code comments

• Hands-on: Test various game scenarios and ensure robust behavior

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