This C++ project simulates a virtual archive of major internet events like tech launches and viral memes. It demonstrates core Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles such as abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism — with additional use of file handling and terminal color formatting.
- Load internet events from a text file (
events.txt) - Display events using polymorphic formatting:
- Tech events appear in blue
- Meme events appear in green
- Console-based application
- Clear demonstration of OOP concepts
- Lightweight and beginner-friendly
| Concept | How It's Used |
|---|---|
| Abstraction | InternetEvent class is abstract via a virtual method |
| Inheritance | TechLaunchEvent and MemeEvent inherit from InternetEvent |
| Polymorphism | displayDetails() behaves differently based on the actual event type |
| Encapsulation | Archive and InternetEvent manage private members via public methods |
Each event should follow this 3-line format:
- The app detects "Meme" in the title to classify as a Meme event.
- All others are treated as Tech events.
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Set up your environment:
- Use Windows for full color support (or any ANSI-compatible terminal)
- Install a C++ compiler (e.g.,
g++)
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Compile the project:
g++ -std=c++17 Internet_Archive.cpp -o Internet_Archive
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Create a file named
events.txtand add your internet events as described above. -
Run the program:
./Internet_Archive
Note: Colors will appear only in supported terminals — blue for tech, green for memes.
Shafayat Yeamin Jian
B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
This project is open-source and free to use for any work. Contributions and creative applications of this project are highly appreciated.