Datasheet

bool AirlineTicket::getHasEliteSuperRewardsStatus()
{
return (fHasEliteSuperRewardsStatus);
}
void AirlineTicket::setHasEliteSuperRewardsStatus(bool inStatus)
{
fHasEliteSuperRewardsStatus = inStatus;
}
The preceding example exposes you to the general syntax for creating and using classes. Of course, there
is much more to learn. Chapters 8 and 9 go into more depth about the specific C++ mechanisms for
defining classes.
Your First Useful C++ Program
The following program builds on the employee database example used earlier when discussing structs.
This time, you will end up with a fully functional C++ program that uses many of the features discussed
in this chapter. This real-world example includes the use of classes, exceptions, streams, arrays, names-
paces, references, and other language features.
An Employee Records System
A program to manage a company’s employee records needs to be flexible and have useful features. The
feature set for this program includes the following.
❑ The ability to add an employee
❑ The ability to fire an employee
❑ The ability to promote an employee
❑ The ability to view all employees, past and present
❑ The ability to view all current employees
❑ The ability to view all former employees
The design for this program divides the code into three parts. The
Employee class encapsulates the
information describing a single employee. The
Database class manages all the employees of the com-
pany. A separate
UserInterface file provides the interactivity of the program.
The Employee Class
The Employee class maintains all the information about an employee. Its methods provide a way to
query and change that information.
Employees also know how to display themselves on the console.
Methods also exist to adjust the employee’s salary and employment status.
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