This is a collection of examples to highlight some specific part(s) of the basics of C++. File Description basic_csv.cc A "complete" implementation of csv file parsing. Showing use of the auto keyword and type aliases basic_if.cc A simple program showing (mis-)use of return value of an assignment and implicit conversions basic_manip.cc Simple example of (output) stream manipulations basic_overloading.cc Some implicit and explicit type conversions with parameter passing and function overloading basic_stream.cc Using input operation as loop condition basic_types.cc A look at narrowing conversions with {}-initializer