In this article I’m going to demonstrate how to use the Stack class from the C++ Standard Template Library (STL) to determine if a string is a palindrome. Let’s get started. Stack Class Review The Stack is a data structure that stores data using a Last-in, First-out data flow. What this means is…

I recently raced the 2023 Little Rock Marathon after using the Hansons Marathon Method 16-miler training philosophy in my build-up to the race. Here’s a recap of how this training works, along with some modifications I made, and how well I did in the race. I’ve written about the Hanson’s…

There are many computer programming problems that involves performing a set of actions a specific number of times. For example, a grade average program for five students needs to prompt the user five times to enter a grade in order to determine the average for the class. There is a…

As many of my readers know, I am a big fan of running coach and writer Steve Magness. Recently on Twitter, Magness posted a list of five training rules he follows when coaching runners. I will elaborate on those rules and how they have helped me with my training. The Boring Stuff is Your Foundation The…

The Input One, Process One program template is a common template to use when you are entering a series of related data, such as averaging any set of numbers. This template is usually implemented with a loop of some type, such as a while statement or a for statement. Pseudocode for the Input One, Process One Template Here…

Many computer programs work by having all the data needed for the program entered at the beginning of the program. After this, all the data is processed based on the problem or problems the program is trying to solve, and then the result of the processing are output. This process…

It’s the rare person who spends any time on the internet who hasn’t seen this formula in one form or another. It is true for every possible pursuit but it is especially true for runners. In this article, I’ll describe how I apply this formula to keep me running strong…

The classic first program most people write when learning a new programming language is to output “Hello, world!” to the screen. For your first program, I’ll show you how to get output out of C++ but we’ll also learn a first program template. This template is called Prompt, Then Read…

There are many ways to learn a new programming language such as C++. The classic “textbook” way to learn C++ is to start with data types, move on to variables, then learn about writing statements, followed by arithmetic, decision making using if statements, looping, and functions. Along the way, you…