# Teaching Programming Concepts by Developing Games

## TL;DR

This paper explores teaching programming concepts through developing a simple Tic-Tac-Toe game in C++, emphasizing engaging methods for students to learn object-oriented programming.

## Contribution

It proposes using a familiar game and C++ to effectively teach core programming concepts, highlighting an engaging educational approach.

## Key findings

- Students find game-based learning engaging
- Using familiar games simplifies understanding of programming concepts
- The approach enhances motivation and comprehension in programming education

## Abstract

Learning to program could possibly be analogous to acquiring expertise in abstract mathematics, which may be boring or dull for a majority of students. Thus, among the countless options to approach learning coding [1-14], acquiring concepts through game creation could possibly be the most enriching experience for students. Consequently, it is important to select a lucid and familiar game for students. Then, the following step is to choose a language that introduces the basic concepts of object-oriented programming really well. For this paper, we chose the game of Tic-Tac-Toe, which is straight-forward for most people. The programming language chosen here is C++.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1903.05207