# **References & Inspirations**

This site’s structure, teaching approach, and visual design are informed by several high-quality textbooks, programming resources, and open-source Quartz-based projects. These references guided both the educational philosophy of the course and the layout of this website.

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## **C++ Programming References**
- **Big C++** by _Cay Horstmann_  
    A clear and beginner-friendly textbook that emphasizes practical examples and step-by-step explanations. Several parts of the course’s teaching flow and examples are inspired by this book.
- **C++ How to Program** by _Deitel & Deitel_  
    A widely used introductory textbook known for its detailed explanations, example-driven learning, and large collection of practice problems. Its structured progression influenced how topics are introduced throughout this course.
- **C++ Documentation & Online Tutorials**  
    Supplemental references for syntax details, library functions, and language fundamentals.
    
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## **Website & Style Inspirations**

The styling of this site are inspired by Quartz and several publicly available Quartz-based notes.
- **Quartz Test Site by _fanteastick_**  
    [https://github.com/fanteastick/quartz-test](https://github.com/fanteastick/quartz-test)
- **Quartz Setup by _bfahrenfort_**  
    [https://github.com/bfahrenfort/quartz](https://github.com/bfahrenfort/quartz)
- **Quartz Documentation**  
    Used extensively for structure, navigation, and customization of the site.

These projects helped shape the clean, minimal, and highly navigable design used here.
