C++ Content Management Simulation

Overview

This project is an advanced demonstration of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in C++, simulating a YouTube-style content management system. It showcases how to structure hierarchical data and manage dynamic lists of objects using the Standard Template Library (STL).

Technical Stack

• Language: C++
• Libraries: <list>, <iostream>
• Advanced OOP Concepts:
  • Inheritance: Utilizing base classes (YoutubeChannel) and derived classes (CookingYoutubeChannel) to promote code reusability.
  • Access Modifiers: Implementing protected members to allow controlled access for derived classes while maintaining external encapsulation.
  • STL Integration: Using std::list for efficient storage and iteration of dynamic string data (video titles).
  • Constructors: Implementing base class initialization within derived class constructors.

Core Logic

• Hierarchical Structure: The system distinguishes between general channels and niche-specific channels (e.g., Cooking), allowing for specialized behaviors (like the practice() method) while inheriting core functionality like subscribing and publishing.
• Data Persistence (Simulated): Video titles are managed in a linked-list structure, demonstrating an understanding of pointer-based containers in C++.
• Validation: Includes logic to ensure subscriber counts do not fall below zero, maintaining data integrity.

How To Run

1. Ensure a C++ compiler (GCC/MinGW) is installed.
2. Clone the repository.
3. Compile the source: g++ youtube_cms.cpp -o youtube_cms
4. Execute the application: ./youtube_cms